Legislative Status

Ohio SB 184 – “Castle Doctrine” and various firearm law reforms: passed and signed into law, effective September 9th, 2008; how your Senator voted, how your Representative voted


Ohio HB 238 - increase penalties for poachers: passed and signed into law, effective March 4th, 2008

Ohio HB 354 – deny right of long-gun possession to adults under 21: introduced 10/16/07, assigned to Criminal Justice Committee

Ohio HB 450 – allow members of armed forces between 18 and 21 to purchase handguns: introduced 1/24/08, passed by House, amended and passed by Senate, signed by Governor, effective April 7th, 2009, how your Senator and Representative voted

Ohio HB 478 – give Ohio income-tax credit for concealed-carry-license fees: introduced 2/14/08, assigned to Ways and Means Committee

Ohio SB 318 – numerous fixes to Concealed Carry: introduced 4/15/08, assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Justice Committee

Ohio firearm-related legislation in the previous Ohio General Assembly, ending 12/31/08

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Ohio HB 85 – deny right of long-gun possession to adults under 21: introduced 3/18/09, assigned to Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee

Ohio HB 129 - Alaska-style concealed carry in Ohio:  introduced 4/8/09, assigned to Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee

Ohio HB 203 - restaurant carry for CHL holders: introduced 6/2/09, assigned to Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee

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Ohio firearm-related legislation in the current Ohio General Assembly