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Proposed Ohio Firearm Legislation HB703

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Expand concealed carry rights

Subject: Courts and Civil Law : Civil Law: Courts and Civil Law : Courts: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Firearms: Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law Enforcement: Employment: Military and Veterans: Education : Higher Education

Description: To amend sections 9.68, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.126, 2923.1212, and 4117.10 and to enact sections 2923.22 and 3345.90 of the Revised Code to enact the "Decriminalization Effort For Ending Notorious Deaths -- Teachers With Options (DEFEND-TWO)" to allow a concealed handgun licensee or qualified military member to carry a concealed handgun in certain public premises, to reduce the penalty for a concealed handgun licensee who carries a concealed handgun in a prohibited place, and to prohibit public employers and universities from disciplining employees or students who lawfully carry a concealed handgun on the premises.

Session: 132nd General Assembly

Last Action: Refer to Committee: Federalism and Interstate Relations

Last Action Date: June 20, 2018

Sponsors

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10 sponsors: John Becker (R); Thomas Patton (R); Andy Thompson (R); Wes Retherford (R); George Lang (R); Bill Dean (R); Niraj Antani (R); Craig Riedel (R); Kristina Roegner (R); Michael Henne (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 10% (10 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 20, 2018 Refer to Committee: Federalism and Interstate Relations
House Jun 5, 2018 Introduced
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jun 5, 2018 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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