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OH SB17
Bill
Status
9/30/2011
Primary Sponsor
Christina Hagan
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AI Summary
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Allows concealed carry licensees to possess firearms in liquor permit premises (D permit) and open air arenas if they are not consuming alcohol or drugs and are not under the influence.
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Modifies firearm handling requirements in motor vehicles for concealed carry licensees by removing restrictions on transporting loaded handguns in certain ways (holster, closed container, or locked compartment) when the licensee holds a valid concealed carry license.
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Eliminates certain notification and conduct requirements during traffic stops for concealed carry licensees, reducing violations from misdemeanors of the first degree to minor misdemeanors when law enforcement had knowledge of licensee status.
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Creates section 2953.37 to allow expungement of prior convictions for improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle under the old law if the conduct would no longer be a violation under the new requirements.
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Requires the Attorney General to develop and distribute a public media advisory within 30 days summarizing the expungement procedure for eligible offenders.
Legislative Description
To permit a concealed carry licensee to possess a firearm in a liquor permit premises, or an open air arena, for which a D permit has been issued if the licensee is not consuming beer or intoxicating liquor or under the influence of alcohol or a drug of abuse, to modify the offense of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle as it applies to concealed carry licensees, and to authorize the expungement of a prior conviction of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle that no longer would be a crime under the bill.
Firearms-have in liquor permit premises & open air arenas/handling in motor vehicle
Last Action
Effective Date
9/30/2011