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HB 460 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Allow specified officials to carry a handgun in a govt facility

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ 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
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Last action Oct 1, 2025
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Committee
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Oct 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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Sep 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Party
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Photo of Bernie Willis
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
OH
74
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Photo of Thad Claggett
Thad Claggett
RRepublican
OH
68