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OH SB209

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Paula Hicks-Hudson

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Origin

Senate

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Changes the failure to report a lost or stolen firearm from a "knowingly" standard to a "recklessly" standard in Ohio Revised Code section 2923.20(A)(7)

  • Increases the penalty for failing to report a lost or stolen firearm from a misdemeanor of the fourth degree to a misdemeanor of the first degree

  • Requires firearm owners to report the loss or theft of any firearm or dangerous ordnance in their possession or control to law enforcement authorities forthwith

  • Applies to violations of the unlawful transactions in weapons statute, with penalties varying by offense type from felonies of the third and fourth degree to misdemeanors of the first and second degree

Legislative Description

Regards lost or stolen firearms

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law Enforcement

Last Action

Referred to committee: Veterans and Public Safety

1/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/15/2023
Veterans and Public Safety1/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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