OH SB279

Prohibits businesses, state agencies, and political subdivisions from discouraging, restricting, or prohibiting off-duty law enforcement officers from carrying weapons they are authorized to carry

Removes the existing exception that allowed agencies with "restrictive firearms carrying policies" to limit off-duty officers' ability to carry agency-issued firearms in liquor permit premises and public establishments

Creates new Section 2923.1215 specifically barring state agencies and political subdivisions from prohibiting or discouraging peace officers they employ from carrying weapons while off duty

Establishes a $10,000 civil penalty per occurrence for businesses or government entities that violate the prohibition, plus liability for the injured party's attorney's fees

Grants civil immunity to business owners, operators, and employers for injuries caused by law enforcement officers bringing weapons onto premises, unless the owner acted with malicious purpose, bad faith, or reckless conduct