The bill amends section 2923.11 and enacts section 2923.26 of the Revised Code 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 2923.26 outlines that a federally licensed firearms dealer must wait at least ten days after contacting the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) before transferring a firearm, and they must receive a unique identification number from NICS during this process.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals with a license or permit to carry firearms are still subject to these new provisions, ensuring that all firearm transfers adhere to the established background check requirements. The existing section 2923.11 is repealed, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing firearm transfers in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.11