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Proposed Ohio Firearm Legislation HB240

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Prohibit negligent storage of firearm/crime if minor gains access

Subject: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Firearms: Juvenile and Family Law : Child Welfare: Public Safety

Description: To enact section 2923.191 of the Revised Code to prohibit negligent storage of a firearm and to provide criminal penalties if a minor gains access to an improperly stored firearm.

Session: 133rd General Assembly

Last Action: Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice

Last Action Date: May 14, 2019

Sponsors

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11 sponsors: Brigid Kelly (D); Jeffrey Crossman (D); Tavia Galonski (D); Bernadine Kent (D); Michele Lepore-hagan (D); Mary Lightbody (D); Adam Miller (D); Allison Russo (D); Kent Smith (D); Fred Strahorn (D); Casey Weinstein (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 11% (11 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House May 14, 2019 Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice
House May 9, 2019 Introduced
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced May 9, 2019 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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