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Proposed Ohio Firearm Legislation SB73

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Regards firearms transfers; require background check

Subject: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Criminal Records Checks: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Firearms

Description: To amend sections 2929.28 and 5122.311 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to require a firearm transfer to be made through a dealer, through a law enforcement agency, or pursuant to a specified exception, and to require a background check when a firearm is transferred.

Session: 134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

Last Action: Refer to Committee: Veterans and Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 24, 2021

Sponsors

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5 sponsors: Cecil Thomas (D); Nickie Antonio (D); Teresa Fedor (D); Tina Maharath (D); Sandra Williams (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 15% (5 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Feb 24, 2021 Refer to Committee: Veterans and Public Safety
Senate Feb 23, 2021 Introduced
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 23, 2021 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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