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OH HB45

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Federally licensed firearms dealers prohibited from transferring a firearm unless at least 10 days have elapsed since contacting the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and receiving a unique identification number

  • Requirement applies regardless of federal law under 18 U.S.C. 922(t), which currently allows transfers to proceed after 3 business days if no response is received from NICS

  • Holders of concealed carry licenses or firearms permits are not exempt and must still undergo the 10-day waiting period and background check completion

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2923.11 and creates new section 2923.26

  • Introduced in the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026) by Representatives Thomas and Baker with 10 Democratic cosponsors

Legislative Description

Prohibit certain firearm transfers without a background check

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Public Safety

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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