HB 348: Regards duty to carry a concealed handgun license, notify police
The bill aims to amend Ohio law regarding concealed handgun licenses. It repeals the duty to carry a concealed handgun and notification requirements for license holders, effectively changing the term "concealed handgun license" to "basic competency license". The bill also makes other changes to various sections of the revised code. The changes aim to simplify and update Ohio's laws regarding gun licenses and competency.
| Jun. 18, 2025 | Referred to committee: Public Safety |
| Jun. 10, 2025 | Introduced |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. B. No. 348
2025-2026
Representatives Isaacsohn, Lawson-Rowe
Cosponsors: Representatives Jarrells, Mohamed, Piccolantonio, Somani, Lett, Rader, Brennan, Sweeney, Brent, Robinson, Upchurch, Synenberg, Brewer, Baker, Brownlee, Sims, Tims, Grim, McNally
To amend sections 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.16, 2953.35, and 5502.411 and to repeal section 2923.111 of the Revised Code to repeal the changes made by S.B. 215 of the 134th General Assembly to the laws regarding a concealed handgun licensee's duty to carry the license and notify law enforcement if the licensee is carrying a concealed handgun and to rename concealed handgun licenses as basic competency licenses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That sections 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 15 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 16 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.16, 2953.35, and 18 5502.411 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows: