Remove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnance
Summary
To amend sections 1533.04, 2923.11, and 2923.17 of the Revised Code to remove firearm mufflers and suppressors from the classification of dangerous ordnance.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2025
Last action May 13, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
MODERATE
This bill removes firearm mufflers and suppressors from the legal definition of 'dangerous ordnance,' allowing hunters to use them legally while hunting. The change clarifies that these devices are not illegal weapons for hunting purposes, provided the user has a valid hunting license and follows federal registration rules.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to explicitly permit the lawful possession and use of suppressors for hunting, whereas previously they were classified as dangerous ordnance.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'dangerous ordnance' was updated to remove firearm mufflers and suppressors from the list of prohibited items, excepting them from the general ban.
New definitions were added to clarify terms like 'suppressor,' 'zip-gun,' 'ballistic knife,' and 'explosive,' ensuring consistent legal interpretation.
ELIGIBILITY
Hunters with valid hunting licenses are now explicitly authorized to use suppressors attached to hunting firearms, provided they comply with state and federal laws.
REQUIREMENT
The bill requires that any suppressor used must be registered in accordance with the federal 'National Firearms Act' and possessed under both state and federal laws.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
31–1
Passed
Total votes 32
Mar 25, 2026
D
Democratic8
87% Yea
R
Republican24
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kyle Koehler
RRepublican
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