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HB 45 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit certain firearm transfers without a background check

Summary
To amend section 2923.11 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to prohibit a federally licensed firearms dealer from transferring a firearm unless the transferee passes a background check.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens criminal justice by requiring background checks for firearm transfers, aiming to prevent crime and enhance public safety.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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2 primary · 10 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Cecil Thomas
Cecil Thomas
DDemocratic
OH
25
P
Photo of Rachel Baker
Rachel Baker
DDemocratic
OH
27
Co
Photo of Allison Russo
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
OH
7
Co
Photo of Anita Somani
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
OH
8
Co
Photo of Beryl Piccolantonio
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
OH
4
Co
Photo of Bride Sweeney
Bride Sweeney
DDemocratic
OH
16
Co
Photo of Elgin Rogers
Elgin Rogers
DDemocratic
OH
42
Co
Photo of Ismail Mohamed
Ismail Mohamed
DDemocratic
OH
3
Co
Photo of Karen Brownlee
Karen Brownlee
DDemocratic
OH
28
Co
Photo of Sean Brennan
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
OH
14
Co
Photo of Terrence Upchurch
Terrence Upchurch
DDemocratic
OH
20
Co
Photo of Tristan Rader
Tristan Rader
DDemocratic
OH
13