Rep. Bernie Willis

Co-sponsor HB 551

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Prohibit firearm possession by persons unlawfully present in U.S.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States from possessing, carrying, or using firearms. It expands existing state laws that currently bar specific groups, such as felons and those with certain mental health or substance abuse issues, from owning guns. Violating this prohibition is classified as a third-degree felony. The legislation also outlines a legal process allowing some individuals to petition a court for relief from firearm disabilities if they have led a law-abiding life since their disqualification.

In committee May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 522

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Enact the Repeat Offender Act

Maddy summaryHB 522 establishes a new repeat offender classification to increase penalties for specific firearm offenses and expands the scope of relief from firearms disabilities. The bill also allows for the automatic sealing of records for fourth and fifth-degree felonies. Additionally, it mandates that law enforcement agencies collect and file detailed criminal identification data, including fingerprints and photographs, for individuals convicted of certain crimes and for children adjudicated delinquent for violent acts. Courts are required to submit weekly reports summarizing case details to the state bureau to support this enhanced tracking system.

In committee May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 230

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards drug trafficking, organized trafficking of persons

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 374

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Memorialize 100th anniversary of Ireland-US diplomatic relations.

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 95

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards claims against agricultural commodity handlers

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 101

Signed into law · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Modify the law regarding village dissolution

Signed into law Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 68

Signed into law · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act

Signed into law Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 472

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Regards voter registration, voting, and voting systems

In committee Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 183

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards single-sex bathroom access in schools, universities

In committee Apr 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 425

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Authorize driver training with electronic device or application

In committee Apr 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track