HB 408 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Limit the locations at which a person has no duty to retreat

HB 408 would amend Ohio law to restrict the locations where a person is not required to retreat before using force in self-defense. Currently, the law allows "no duty to retreat" in certain places like a person's home, but this bill would limit those locations, requiring retreat in more settings such as public areas or businesses. It specifically updates sections 2307.601, 2901.05, and 2901.09 of the Revised Code to narrow the circumstances where the duty to retreat does not apply. This change directly affects individuals involved in self-defense situations, particularly in non-residential settings like stores or parks.
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 7, 2025 Last action Sep 15, 2025
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Latyna Humphrey
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