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OH HB455

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Reggie Stoltzfus

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of "criminal trespass with a deadly weapon" for concealed handgun licensees or qualified military members who refuse to leave premises when requested or return within 30 days after being asked to leave.

  • Allows licensees and qualified military members discovered carrying weapons in prohibited locations to avoid criminal charges by promptly leaving when requested by the property owner or authorized representative.

  • Defines "qualified military member" as active duty armed forces member carrying valid military ID and documentation of firearms training meeting or exceeding state requirements.

  • Amends existing firearm statutes including provisions on carrying concealed weapons, weapons in schools and courthouses, and transporting firearms in motor vehicles to implement the new removal-upon-request framework.

  • Creates a misdemeanor of the fourth degree penalty for those who refuse to leave or return to the same premises within 30 days while knowingly possessing a deadly weapon in violation of the law.

Legislative Description

Avoid carrying weapon where prohibited charge if leave on request

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Oversight

10/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight10/26/2021

Full Bill Text

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