Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 235: Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 and to enact section 2923.133 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain conduct regarding trigger cranks, bumpfire devices, and other items that accelerate a semi-automatic firearm's rate of fire but do not convert it into an automatic firearm.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands criminalization by prohibiting new conduct related to firearm accessories, directly impacting the scope of criminal law and enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 238: Limit liability for firearms dealers re: firearm hold agreements

SB 238 limits legal liability for federally licensed firearms dealers when handling "hold agreements" (where a customer reserves a firearm but doesn't take it immediately, often due to background check processing). It directly affects licensed dealers and customers using such hold arrangements. The bill creates a new legal shield in Ohio law (section 2923.22), protecting dealers from lawsuits if they follow proper procedures for these holds. This changes the legal landscape by reducing a specific risk for dealers managing firearm reservations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeSB 238 limits legal liability for firearms dealers, creating a legal shield that restricts the scope of accountability within the justice system for firearm hold agreements.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 278: Permit monetary damages against municipal corps with gun controls

To amend section 9.68 of the Revised Code to permit individuals to seek punitive or exemplary damages against municipal corporations that pass gun control measures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill permits punitive damages against municipal corporations for passing gun control measures, thereby restricting local governments' ability to implement certain crime-related policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 350: Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 and to enact section 2923.133 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain conduct regarding trigger cranks, bumpfire devices, and other items that accelerate a semi-automatic firearm's rate of fire but do not convert it into an automatic firearm.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands criminalization by prohibiting certain firearm accessories/conduct, which aligns with an 'oppose' stance for Criminal Justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 352: Expand offense of domestic violence, weapons under disability

To amend sections 2919.25, 2923.13, and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of domestic violence to include a person with whom the offender is in a dating relationship and to expand the offense of weapons under disability to include a person subject to a domestic violence protection order and a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 352 expands the offense of domestic violence and broadens the category of individuals subject to weapons under disability, thereby expanding criminalization within the justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms

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passed · Ohio · House May 28, 2025

HB 5: Enact the Repeat Offender Act

To amend sections 109.57, 109.572, 109.578, 109.579, 2151.357, 2901.08, 2923.125, 2923.13, 2923.14, 2929.01, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2941.141, 2941.144, 2941.145, 2941.146, 2953.25, 2953.26, 2953.32, 2953.34, 2953.61, 4723.28, 4729.16, 4729.56, 4729.57, 4729.96, and 4752.09 and to enact sections 2941.1427, 2941.1428, and 2953.321 of the Revised Code to enact the Repeat Offender Act to create a repeat offender classification, to create and modify certain firearm specifications, to increase the penalties for certain firearm offenses and specifications, to broaden the scope of relief from firearms disability, and to modify the sealing procedure for misdemeanors and fourth and fifth degree felonies.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill creates a repeat offender classification and increases penalties, indicating a focus on stricter punitive measures within criminal justice rather than reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 75: Increase penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm

SB 75 increases the penalty for failing to report a lost or stolen firearm or dangerous ordnance to law enforcement. It directly affects firearm owners who lose or have their weapons stolen, requiring them to report immediately or face stricter consequences. The bill amends Ohio law to elevate the penalty for this specific violation from a misdemeanor to a more severe classification (described as "misdemeanor of the fourth first degree" in the text, though the exact classification appears to be a typo). This is a concrete policy change to strengthen accountability for firearm reporting, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for failing to report lost/stolen firearms, expanding criminalization and a stricter approach within the criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 408: 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.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill restricts locations where the 'no duty to retreat' rule applies, thereby limiting self-defense rights and potentially expanding criminal liability for force used in public settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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