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SB 236 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act

Summary
To amend sections 149.43, 2923.11, 2923.125, 2923.128, and 2923.20 and to enact sections 2923.133, 2923.22, 2923.221, and 4731.058 of the Revised Code to enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act, relative to the creation of a do not possess firearms registry.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill establishes a 'do not possess firearms registry,' creating a new mechanism for the criminal justice system to enforce firearm prohibitions and regulate ownership.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill, titled 'Suicide Self-Defense Act,' aims to prevent suicide by creating a firearms registry, directly supporting mental health and public health initiatives.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Last action Oct 1, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Jul 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Hearcel Craig
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
OH
15
P
Photo of Paula Hicks-Hudson
Paula Hicks-Hudson
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Beth Liston
Beth Liston
DDemocratic
OH
16
Co
Photo of Bill DeMora
Bill DeMora
DDemocratic
OH
25
Co
Photo of Kent Smith
Kent Smith
DDemocratic
OH
21