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Proposed Ohio Firearm Legislation SB279

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Ban discouraging, barring law enforcement from carrying off duty

Subject: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Firearms: State and Local Government: State and Local Government : Local Government: State and Local Government : State Government: Senate General Government Committee

Description: To amend sections 2923.121 and 2923.1214 and to enact section 2923.1215 of the Revised Code to prohibit a business, state agency, or political subdivision from discouraging or prohibiting a law enforcement officer from carrying a weapon while off duty.

Session: 136th General Assembly

Last Action: Referred to committee: General Government

Last Action Date: October 8, 2025

Sponsors

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4 sponsors: Terry Johnson (R); Kyle Koehler (R); Susan Manchester (R); Sandra O'Brien (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 12% (4 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Oct 8, 2025 Referred to committee: General Government
Senate Oct 7, 2025 Introduced
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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