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OH HB563
Bill
Status
5/30/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ted Celeste
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AI Summary
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Prohibits storing or leaving a firearm in a residence where a person knows or reasonably should know a minor can access it, unless the firearm is in safe storage or secured with a tamper-resistant lock or safety device
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Provides exceptions when a firearm is in safe storage, equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock, or when a minor gains access due to another person's unlawful entry into the residence
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Establishes criminal penalties of a third-degree misdemeanor for violation if a minor gains unauthorized access to an unsecured firearm without lawful permission from the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian
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Elevates the offense to a first-degree felony if a minor who gains unauthorized access to an unsecured firearm uses it to cause personal injury or death (other than in self-defense)
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Permits residents to carry a firearm on their person or place one under their immediate control without restriction
Legislative Description
To prohibit any person from storing or leaving a firearm in the person's residence unless the firearm is secured in safe storage or rendered inoperable by a tamper-resistant lock or other safety device if the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is able to gain access to the firearm and to provide criminal penalties if a minor gains unauthorized access to a firearm not so stored or rendered inoperable.
Firearm-stored/left in residence-secure if minor able to access
Last Action
To State Government & Elections
5/30/2012