H.B. No. 433 Summary

• Defines "mass casualty weapon" as any semi-automatic firearm designed or specially adapted to fire more than 31 cartridges without reloading, excluding .22 caliber firearms.

• Prohibits any person from knowingly acquiring, having, carrying, or using a mass casualty weapon, making violation a felony of the fifth degree.

• Exempts law enforcement officers, military personnel, licensed firearms dealers, and other authorized users acting within the scope of their duties or lawful purposes.

• Applies existing concealed carry permit requirements and restrictions to mass casualty weapons alongside other dangerous ordnance.

• Repeals and replaces existing sections 2923.11, 2923.12, and 2923.17 of the Ohio Revised Code.