H.B. No. 313 Summary

• Creates framework for fire investigators to receive firearms training through approved peace officer training programs and carry firearms while on duty with specific authorization from their employing authority.

• Establishes new sections 109.7481 and 109.774 of the Revised Code to define training requirements for fire investigators, including mandatory firearms training and optional rifle/carbine certification.

• Grants qualified fire investigators the same right to carry concealed handguns in Ohio as concealed handgun licensees under section 2923.125 of the Revised Code.

• Requires the Ohio peace officer training commission to recommend rules governing fire investigator firearms training programs and authorizes the executive director to certify investigators upon successful completion of approved training.

• Amends section 109.801 to include fire investigators in annual firearms requalification requirements and modifies section 2923.126 to extend concealed carry rights to fire investigators qualified under section 109.774.