SB 32 Ohio Senate · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Grant immunity for self or other-defense in certain circumstances

SB 32 expands civil immunity for individuals who use force in self-defense or to defend others while protecting members or guests of a nonprofit corporation from violent offenses. Under this bill, a person acting in defense is not liable for injuries or property damage unless their actions involve willful or wanton misconduct, and there is a legal presumption that an intruder with violent intent is responsible for any resulting harm. The legislation also grants immunity to nonprofit organizations, private employers, and government entities from lawsuits related to decisions allowing or prohibiting licensed concealed carry on their premises. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a valid concealed handgun license does not authorize carrying a firearm in specific restricted locations such as schools, courthouses, and certain government buildings.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Nov 2024
Senate Passage
Nov 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2023 Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Nov 13, 2024

How they voted

300
Passed
Total votes 30
Nov 13, 2024
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Informally passed
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Nov 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 8, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

Sponsors