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Introduced
10/01/2025
10/01/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 9.68, 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.126, 2923.127, 2923.128, 2923.129, 2923.1210, 2923.1211, 2923.1212, 2923.1213, 2923.16, 2923.17, 2953.35, and 4749.10 and to repeal section 1533.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Freedom to Carry Act to rename a concealed handgun license a concealed weapons license and to allow a concealed weapons licensee to carry a concealed deadly weapon other than an exclusive deadly weapon.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Freedom to Carry Act, which makes several significant changes to Ohio's concealed weapons laws. The bill renames the "concealed handgun license" to a "concealed weapons license" and expands the types of weapons that can be carried under such a license. Key provisions include lowering the minimum age for obtaining a concealed weapons license from 21 to 18, allowing individuals to carry concealed deadly weapons that are not exclusive deadly weapons without a specific license, and modifying various regulations related to firearm possession and transportation. The bill removes previous restrictions on carrying weapons in certain locations, such as some government buildings and private properties, and provides broader protections for individuals who want to carry weapons for self-defense. The legislation also updates definitions of weapons, adjusts licensing procedures, and makes technical changes to existing firearm-related laws. These changes aim to expand Second Amendment rights for Ohio residents by reducing barriers to weapon ownership and concealed carry, while maintaining some basic safety and background check requirements for obtaining a license.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (31)
Jennifer Gross (R)*,
Josh Williams (R)*,
Tim Barhorst (R),
Thad Claggett (R),
Rodney Creech (R),
Levi Dean (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Ron Ferguson (R),
Tex Fischer (R),
Thomas Hall (R),
Adam Holmes (R),
Marilyn John (R),
Angie King (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Beth Lear (R),
Brian Lorenz (R),
Ty Mathews (R),
Riordan McClain (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Diane Mullins (R),
Johnathan Newman (R),
Justin Pizzulli (R),
Kevin Ritter (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Jason Stephens (R),
D.J. Swearingen (R),
Michelle Teska (R),
David Thomas (R),
Heidi Workman (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Public Safety (on 10/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb495 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb495/00_IN/pdf/ |
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