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 unless the transferee successfully passes a background check. The new section defines a "federally licensed firearms dealer" and outlines the requirement that at least ten days must pass after the dealer contacts the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) and receives a unique identification number before a firearm can be transferred.

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 The existing section 2923.11 is repealed, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing firearm transfers in Ohio.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