Bill > SB238

This bill enacts a new section of Ohio law that limits the legal liability for federally licensed firearms dealers when they enter into firearm hold agreements with individual firearm owners. Specifically, the bill defines a "firearm hold agreement" as a private arrangement where a licensed dealer takes physical possession of a lawfully owned firearm for a specified period at the owner's request, with the intention of returning the firearm later. The bill provides protection for firearms dealers and indoor shooting range operators from lawsuits arising from such agreements, except in cases of unlawful conduct or when the firearm owner becomes legally prohibited from possessing firearms during the agreement period. The legislation clarifies that dealers are not obligated to enter into such agreements and defines key terms like "federally licensed firearms dealer" and "indoor shooting range." The bill aims to provide legal clarity and protection for firearms dealers who voluntarily provide temporary firearm storage services, potentially offering a safe option for gun owners who need short-term firearm storage while minimizing the legal risks for the dealers.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb238