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OH SB319
Bill
Status
4/1/2014
Primary Sponsor
Charleta Tavares
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AI Summary
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Prohibits storing or leaving a firearm in any place not under immediate control where a minor may gain access without parental permission, unless the firearm is unloaded and in a securely locked container with ammunition stored in a separate locked container.
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Requires firearm transferors to inform transferees in writing of the storage requirements under the new law and penalties for violations.
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Makes it an unclassified misdemeanor with a fine of up to $10,000 for transferors who fail to provide written notice of storage requirements.
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Creates the crime of "unlawful storage of a firearm" as a felony of the third degree if a minor gains access to improperly stored firearm and causes death or bodily injury to any person.
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Defines "minor" as a person under 18 years of age for purposes of this section.
Legislative Description
To generally prohibit storage of firearms where minors can get access to them and to require the transferor of a firearm to inform the transferee of the requirements for storage of the firearm.
Firearm storage-prevent access by minor/inform transferee of requirements
Last Action
To Civil Justice
4/1/2014