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OH SB293

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Gavarone

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

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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