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OH SB32
Bill
Status
11/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Schaffer
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AI Summary
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Amends section 2923.126 of the Revised Code to create civil immunity for individuals acting in self-defense or defense of another during commission or imminent commission of an offense of violence to protect members or guests of a nonprofit corporation.
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Grants nonprofit corporations immunity from civil liability for injuries allegedly caused by a licensee bringing a handgun onto nonprofit premises or events, unless the nonprofit acted with malicious purpose.
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Provides that no person shall be liable in tort action for injury or death caused by acts of self-defense or defense of another during an offense of violence to protect nonprofit members or guests, unless the person's act constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.
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Maintains existing concealed handgun license provisions including 5-year license validity, 30-day grace period after expiration, and restrictions on carrying in certain locations such as schools, courthouses, and government facilities.
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Defines "nonprofit corporation" as any private organization exempt from federal income taxation under Internal Revenue Code sections 501(a) and 501(c).
Legislative Description
Grant immunity for self or other-defense in certain circumstances
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Last Action
Informally passed
12/18/2024