HB 551 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Prohibit firearm possession by persons unlawfully present in U.S.

This bill prohibits individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States from possessing, carrying, or using firearms. It expands existing state laws that currently bar specific groups, such as felons and those with certain mental health or substance abuse issues, from owning guns. Violating this prohibition is classified as a third-degree felony. The legislation also outlines a legal process allowing some individuals to petition a court for relief from firearm disabilities if they have led a law-abiding life since their disqualification.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 15, 2024 Last action May 21, 2024
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May 15, 2024
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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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