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OH SB293
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
Theresa Gavarone
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AI Summary
- Amends section 9.68 of the Revised Code to prohibit requiring firearm liability insurance or fees for firearm possession, ownership, purchase, transport, storage, carrying, sale, transfer, manufacture, or keeping
- Allows persons to own and possess firearms without license, permission, restriction, or delay, and declares the state preempts any conflicting local ordinances, rules, regulations, or practices
- Permits civil actions against political subdivisions that violate this provision, with courts awarding damages, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and reasonable expenses including attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs
- Exempts zoning ordinances regulating commercial firearm sales in residential or agricultural areas, and zoning ordinances specifying hours of operation or geographic areas for firearm sales if consistent with other retail zoning and do not create de facto prohibitions
- Repeals the existing section 9.68 of the Revised Code
Legislative Description
Prohibit requiring fees, liability insurance to possess firearms
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Firearms
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Veterans and Public Safety
2/16/2022
Committee Referrals
Veterans and Public Safety2/16/2022
Full Bill Text
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