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Proposed Ohio Firearm Legislation HB614

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Legislation Overview

Title: Enact the Second Chance Safety Act

Subject: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Firearms: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law Enforcement: Health and Human Services: Health and Human Services : Mental Health and Disabilities: Military and Veterans

Description: To amend section 2923.11 and to enact sections 2923.26 and 3701.982 of the Revised Code to enact the Second Chance Safety Act to provide civil immunity to a federally licensed firearm dealer or law enforcement agency that enters into a firearm hold agreement with the owner of a firearm.

Session: 136th General Assembly

Last Action: Introduced

Last Action Date: November 25, 2025

Sponsors

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11 sponsors: Bernard Willis (R); Tristan Rader (D); Rachel Baker (D); Sean Brennan (D); Darnell Brewer (D); Ashley Bryant Bailey (D);Michele Grim (D); Dontavius Jarrells (D); Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D); Eric Synenberg (D); Terrence Upchurch (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 11% (11 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Nov 25, 2025 Introduced
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
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Link: link to state bill page

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