Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 373: Enact the Universal Background Checks Act

To amend sections 2929.28 and 5122.311 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to enact the Universal Background Checks Act to require a firearm transfer to be made through a dealer, through a law enforcement agency, or pursuant to a specified exception, and to require a background check when a firearm is transferred.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 373 enacts universal background checks for firearm transfers, a measure aimed at strengthening crime prevention efforts within the criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 19, 2025

SB 303: Allow 18-21 year olds to purchase a handgun from a federal dealer

To amend sections 2151.022, 2152.02, 2152.16, 2923.21, 2923.211, and 2930.01 of the Revised Code to allow a person who is between eighteen and twenty-one years old to receive or purchase a handgun from a federally licensed firearms dealer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill expands the right for 18-21 year olds to purchase handguns, which can be interpreted as protecting civil rights within the criminal justice framework.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 354: Enact the Keeping Our Survivors Safe Act

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to enact the Keeping Our Survivors Safe Act to prohibit a person who has been convicted of first degree misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing a firearm or dangerous ordnance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill prohibits firearm possession for persons convicted of domestic violence, strengthening public safety and victim protection within the criminal justice system.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 460: Allow specified officials to carry a handgun in a govt facility

To amend section 2923.126 of the Revised Code to allow members of the General Assembly, statewide elected officials, judges, and magistrates to carry a concealed handgun in a government facility of the state or a political subdivision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill allows judges and magistrates, who are central to the criminal justice system, to carry handguns, which can be seen as a measure to protect officials involved in the administration of justice.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 238: Limit liability for firearms dealers re: firearm hold agreements

SB 238 limits legal liability for federally licensed firearms dealers when handling "hold agreements" (where a customer reserves a firearm but doesn't take it immediately, often due to background check processing). It directly affects licensed dealers and customers using such hold arrangements. The bill creates a new legal shield in Ohio law (section 2923.22), protecting dealers from lawsuits if they follow proper procedures for these holds. This changes the legal landscape by reducing a specific risk for dealers managing firearm reservations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeSB 238 limits legal liability for firearms dealers, creating a legal shield that restricts the scope of accountability within the justice system for firearm hold agreements.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 331: Remove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnance

To amend sections 1533.04, 2923.11, and 2923.17 of the Revised Code to remove firearm mufflers and suppressors from the classification of dangerous ordnance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill reduces criminalization by removing firearm mufflers/suppressors from the 'dangerous ordnance' classification, impacting criminal code sections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 278: Permit monetary damages against municipal corps with gun controls

To amend section 9.68 of the Revised Code to permit individuals to seek punitive or exemplary damages against municipal corporations that pass gun control measures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill permits punitive damages against municipal corporations for passing gun control measures, thereby restricting local governments' ability to implement certain crime-related policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 236: Enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act

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.

Topics ✓ 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

Sub-Topics Firearms Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 350: Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 and to enact section 2923.133 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain conduct regarding trigger cranks, bumpfire devices, and other items that accelerate a semi-automatic firearm's rate of fire but do not convert it into an automatic firearm.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands criminalization by prohibiting certain firearm accessories/conduct, which aligns with an 'oppose' stance for Criminal Justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 98: Prohibit firearm possession - certain domestic violence offenses

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person who is charged with or has been convicted of first degree misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing a firearm or dangerous ordnance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens criminal justice by prohibiting firearm possession for individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence, enhancing public safety and crime prevention.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Drug Policy Firearms

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