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IntroducedSep 24, 2025
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Passed SenateNov 19, 2025
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Passed House
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Signed into Law
Enact the Keep Them Safe Act
Summary/Bill Text
Comments on SB 273
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors



- Andrew O. Brennercosponsor
- Jerry C. Cirinocosponsor
- Hearcel F. Craigcosponsor
- William P. DeMoracosponsor
- Theresa Gavaronecosponsor
- Paula Hicks-Hudsoncosponsor
- Stephen A. Huffmancosponsor
- Terry Johnsoncosponsor
- George F. Langcosponsor
- Nathan H. Manningcosponsor
- Thomas F. Pattoncosponsor
- Bill Reinekecosponsor
- Michele Reynoldscosponsor
- Kristina D. Roegnercosponsor
- Mark Romanchukcosponsor
- Tim Schaffercosponsor
- Jane M. Timkencosponsor
- Casey Weinsteincosponsor
Votes
YES: 33
- Nickie J. Antonio
- Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
- Louis W. Blessing, III
- Andrew O. Brenner
- Brian M. Chavez
- Jerry C. Cirino
- Hearcel F. Craig
- Al Cutrona
- William P. DeMora
- Theresa Gavarone
- Paula Hicks-Hudson
- Stephen A. Huffman
- Catherine D. Ingram
- Terry Johnson
- Kyle Koehler
- Al Landis
- George F. Lang
- Beth Liston
- Susan Manchester
- Nathan H. Manning
- Rob McColley
- Sandra O'Brien
- Thomas F. Patton
- Bill Reineke
- Michele Reynolds
- Kristina D. Roegner
- Mark Romanchuk
- Tim Schaffer
- Kent Smith
- Jane M. Timken
- Casey Weinstein
- Shane Wilkin
- Steve Wilson
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
Actions
- 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
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)

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