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OH HB45
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Thomas
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Holders of concealed carry licenses or firearms permits are not exempt and must still undergo the 10-day waiting period and background check completion
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Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2923.11 and creates new section 2923.26
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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