Am. Sub. H.B. No. 236 Summary

• Increases penalties for assault offenses when the victim is a hospital police officer or special police officer, elevating charges to higher felony degrees and imposing mandatory prison sentences.

• Includes gaming agents of the Casino Control Commission in the statutory definition of "peace officer" under Ohio law.

• Prohibits public officials from issuing orders that ban federally licensed firearms dealers from commercially selling or transferring firearms, firearm components, or ammunition, except through zoning ordinances.

• Modifies the definition of "federally licensed firearms dealer" to include importers, manufacturers, or dealers with federal licenses for destructive devices, firearms, and their ammunition under the Gun Control Act of 1968.

• Requires the Department of Public Safety to distribute posters and brochures on firearm safety practices and human trafficking hotline information to federally licensed firearms dealers statewide.