The bill amends section 2923.11 of the Revised Code and enacts a new section, 2923.26, to establish stricter regulations on the transfer of firearms by federally licensed dealers. Specifically, it prohibits these dealers from transferring a firearm to any individual unless that person has successfully passed a background check. The new section outlines that a federally licensed firearms dealer must wait at least ten days after contacting the national instant criminal background check system before completing the transfer, and they must receive a unique identification number from the system.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals with a license or permit to carry firearms are still subject to these new provisions. The existing section 2923.11 is repealed, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing firearm transfers in Ohio. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that only individuals who pass background checks can acquire firearms from licensed dealers.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.11