What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 273 do?

SB 273: Enact the Keep Them Safe Act

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 273 introduced?

SB 273 was introduced on Sep 24, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 273 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 273 has passed the Senate on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 273?

The latest action on SB 273 by the House was: Referred to committee (Public Safety) on Feb 04, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 273?

SB 273 was introduced by Kyle Koehler.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 273?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 273

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 273 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Sep 24, 2025
Passed Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Passed House
Became Law

SB 273

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Enact the Keep Them Safe Act

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House • Feb 04, 2026: Referred to committee (Public Safety)

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Sponsors

Kyle Koehler
primary
(R - 10)
Nickie J. Antonio
cosponsor
(D - 23)
Louis W. Blessing, III
cosponsor
(R - 8)
Andrew O. Brenner
cosponsor
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
Hearcel F. Craig
cosponsor
William P. DeMora
cosponsor
Theresa Gavarone
cosponsor
Paula Hicks-Hudson
cosponsor
Stephen A. Huffman
cosponsor
Terry Johnson
cosponsor
George F. Lang
cosponsor
Nathan H. Manning
cosponsor
Thomas F. Patton
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Michele Reynolds
cosponsor
Kristina D. Roegner
cosponsor
Mark Romanchuk
cosponsor
Tim Schaffer
cosponsor
Jane M. Timken
cosponsor
Casey Weinstein
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 33

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB273/votes

YES: 5

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB273/votes

Actions

Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Public Safety)
Nov 25, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | Senate
- Passed
- Reported - Substitute (Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety)
Oct 01, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety)
Sep 24, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

Bill Texts

As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Testimony by Senator Koehler (Sponsor) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 1st Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Daniel Bennett (Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Terri Miller (Empower Tusc Coalition, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Tony Coder (Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Joseph King (Black Wing Shooting Center, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Michelle Heym (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Sexton (Buckeye Firearms Association, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Eric Delbert (L.E.P.D. Firearms, Range & Training Facility, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Andrea Kovesdi (Self, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Tamara Melnick (Self, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Julia Elkus (Self, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Patricia Krummrich (Self, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Ken Krummrich (Self, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Ann Bobonick (Self, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Eric Delbert (L.E.P.D. Firearms & Range, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Robert Sexton (Buckeye Firearms Association, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 3rd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by John Weber (National Rifle Association, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Sarah Biehl (Ohio Mayors Alliance, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 4th Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by James Irvine (Ohio Citizens Defense League, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 5th Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Sarah Joy Albrecht (Hold My Guns, Proponent) -- Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, 5th Hearing (November 18, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB273

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