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OH HB460

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thaddeus Claggett

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2923.126 to permit General Assembly members, statewide elected officials, judges, and magistrates to carry concealed handguns in state and local government facilities
  • Requires these officials to possess a valid concealed handgun license issued under section 2923.125 or 2923.1213 (not those deemed issued under section 2923.111)
  • Officials must carry both their valid concealed handgun license and validating photographic identification issued by the facility where they serve
  • Expands the definition of "validating identification" to include photographic ID issued to legislators, statewide officials, judges, or magistrates by their respective government facilities
  • Introduced by Representatives Claggett and Willis during the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

Allow specified officials to carry a handgun in a govt facility

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Public Safety

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety10/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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