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OH HB54
Bill
Status
Passed
9/30/2011
Primary Sponsor
Christina Hagan
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the prohibition on firearm possession for persons convicted of misdemeanor drug offenses, limiting the restriction to felony drug offenses only
- Expands eligibility for restoration of civil firearm rights to include persons with disabilities based on factors other than convictions or indictments, such as drug dependence or mental health commitments
- Allows restoration of firearm rights to apply to dangerous ordnance, removing the previous blanket exclusion for this category of weapons
- Requires applicants to demonstrate they have led a law-abiding life since discharge or release and are not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing firearms
- Applies amendments retroactively to all previous restorations of rights granted under the prior version of the statute to align with federal law and the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation in Caron v. U.S. (1998)
Legislative Description
To conform the restoration of civil firearm rights with federal law and U.S. Supreme Court case law; to eliminate the prohibition against persons with certain misdemeanor drug offense convictions acquiring or possessing firearms or dangerous ordnance; and to allow restoration of civil firearm rights for firearms that are dangerous ordnance.
Firearm rights
Last Action
Effective Date
9/30/2011
Full Bill Text
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