Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 68: Regards conceal carry locations, nonresident firearms disability

To amend sections 2923.123 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to allow a concealed handgun licensee to carry a handgun in a building or structure that is not a courthouse but in which a courtroom is located in specified circumstances and to permit a nonresident of Ohio to obtain statutory relief from firearms disability based on an Ohio conviction, guilty plea, or delinquent child adjudication.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill allows non-residents to seek relief from firearms disability based on past Ohio convictions, promoting post-conviction rights and a form of criminal justice reform.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 96: Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit for specific costs, which provides tax relief to individuals, directly impacting the taxation aspect of the topic.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill incentivizes handgun training and safe firearms storage, which can prevent accidents and theft, thereby advancing public safety and crime prevention within criminal justice.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 108: Enact the Self-Defense Protection Act

To amend section 2901.05 of the Revised Code to enact the Self-Defense Protection Act to create a pretrial procedure for a person asserting self-defense, defense of another, or defense of that person's property.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates a pretrial procedure for asserting self-defense, which impacts courts and protects defendant rights within the criminal justice system.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 337: Require firearm sale by federal dealer to include trigger lock

To amend section 2923.25 of the Revised Code to require that gun trigger locks be attached and provided with firearms sales by federally licensed firearms dealers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill requires trigger locks for firearm sales, a measure intended to prevent accidental shootings and reduce firearm-related crime, thereby supporting public safety and crime prevention within criminal justice.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 120: Exempt from sales and use tax sales of firearm safety devices

HB 120 exempts the sale of firearm safety devices (such as trigger locks or gun safes) from Ohio's sales and use tax. This change directly affects consumers purchasing these devices and retailers selling them, removing the tax obligation on these specific products. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 5739.01-5739.17 to create this tax exemption, making it a concrete policy change for firearm safety device transactions. The legislation does not alter tax treatment for other firearm-related items or general sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 120 provides tax relief to consumers by exempting firearm safety devices from sales and use tax, aligning with the 'provides tax relief' indicator for support.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBy exempting firearm safety devices from sales tax, HB 120 promotes safer firearm storage, which can indirectly contribute to crime prevention, thus advancing a core goal of criminal justice.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 235: Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits funds available for the state budget.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill incentivizes responsible firearm ownership through training and storage, which can indirectly reduce firearm-related incidents and support public safety, a core goal of criminal justice.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 106: Enact Alyssa's Law

To enact Alyssa's Law to establish a pilot grant program for public and chartered nonpublic schools to purchase panic alert systems or contract for artificial intelligence firearm detection software and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to fund a pilot grant program, directly involving government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill funds systems (panic alerts, AI firearm detection) for schools to enhance public safety and facilitate law enforcement response, strengthening a key aspect of criminal justice.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a pilot grant program with an appropriation for schools to acquire safety systems, directly protecting students and the educational environment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a grant program for schools to purchase panic alert systems and artificial intelligence firearm detection software, directly funding and advancing technology use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms School Safety Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 46: Enact the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act

To amend sections 109.57, 2923.125, 2923.128, 2923.1213, and 2923.13 and to enact sections 2923.26, 2923.27, 2923.28, 2923.29, 2923.30, and 2923.99 of the Revised Code to enact the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act to allow certain persons to obtain a court order that temporarily restricts a person's access to firearms under specified circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 46 enacts a new legal mechanism (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) within the court system, directly impacting courts and law enforcement to prevent firearm-related harm, thus strengthening criminal justice tools for public safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 495: Enact the Freedom to Carry Act

To amend sections 9.68, 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.126, 2923.127, 2923.128, 2923.129, 2923.1210, 2923.1211, 2923.1212, 2923.1213, 2923.16, 2923.17, 2953.35, and 4749.10 and to repeal section 1533.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Freedom to Carry Act to rename a concealed handgun license a concealed weapons license and to allow a concealed weapons licensee to carry a concealed deadly weapon other than an exclusive deadly weapon.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill, titled 'Freedom to Carry Act,' aims to expand the ability of licensees to carry concealed weapons. This action can be interpreted as protecting or advancing civil rights related to gun ownership within the criminal justice framework.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 237: Restore local authority to regulate firearms and knives

SB 237 would repeal Ohio's current law (section 9.68 of the Revised Code) that prevents cities and counties from creating their own rules about firearms and knives. This change would directly allow local governments to establish their own regulations on firearm and knife-related conduct within their jurisdictions. The key mechanism is removing the state-level restriction that currently blocks local authorities from enacting such rules. If passed, communities could implement specific local policies on issues like knife carry or firearm storage, rather than being subject to uniform statewide rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 237 restores local authority to regulate firearms and knives, directly impacting local criminal justice policies and law enforcement scope within the 'Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement' subject.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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