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OH SB74
Bill
Status
2/23/2021
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Thomas
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AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age to purchase any firearm from 18 to 21 years old, with exceptions for law enforcement officers and active/reserve armed forces members who have received firearms training.
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Increases the penalty for improperly furnishing firearms to underage persons from a felony of the fifth degree to a felony of the third degree.
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Raises the minimum age to furnish handguns from 18 to 21 years old, except for lawful hunting, sporting, or educational purposes under adult supervision.
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Makes it illegal for persons under 21 to purchase any firearm, with limited exceptions for law enforcement officers and military members with appropriate training.
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Establishes that violating underage firearm purchase restrictions under age 18 constitutes a delinquent act (felony of fourth degree if committed by adult), and violations by those 18-20 constitute a misdemeanor of the second degree.
Legislative Description
Raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Veterans and Public Safety
2/24/2021