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OH SB239
Bill
Status
5/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bob Gibbs
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AI Summary
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Permits concealed carry licensees to possess firearms in establishments with D liquor permits and open air arenas if not consuming alcohol or drugs and not under the influence
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Removes restrictions on concealed carry licensees carrying loaded handguns in motor vehicles if they hold a valid Ohio concealed carry license or reciprocal state license
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Requires concealed carry licensees stopped by law enforcement to promptly inform officers of their license status and loaded handgun presence in the vehicle
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Modifies penalties for improper firearm handling in motor vehicles, reducing violations to misdemeanors for licensed carriers under certain conditions and eliminating license suspension if officers had actual knowledge of licensee status at time of stop
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Maintains firearm prohibitions in schools, public buildings, and other designated locations while creating exceptions for license holders not consuming alcohol or under the influence in liquor permit premises
Legislative Description
To permit a concealed carry licensee to possess a firearm in liquor permit premises, or an open air arena, for which a D permit has been issued if the licensee is not consuming liquor or under the influence of alcohol or a drug of abuse and to modify the offense of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle as it applies to concealed carry licensees.
Concealed weapons-carry in D permit premises/improper handling in vehicle
Last Action
Passed 3rd Consideration House
5/27/2010