HB 498 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact the Ohio Self-Defense Act

Summary

To amend sections 2307.601, 2901.05, and 2901.09 and to enact sections 2901.091 and 2901.092 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Self-Defense Act to modify the law regarding self-defense.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Oct 2025

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Introduced Oct 7, 2025 Last action Oct 8, 2025

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Oct 8, 2025

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Oct 7, 2025

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2 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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