The bill amends sections 2923.123 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to allow concealed handgun licensees to carry handguns in buildings or structures that contain courtrooms, provided certain conditions are met. Specifically, the bill permits individuals with valid concealed handgun licenses to convey or possess handguns in government facilities that are not courthouses, as long as the court and clerk's office are not in operation and the governing body has enacted a policy allowing such actions. Additionally, the bill clarifies that nonresidents of Ohio can seek relief from firearms disabilities based on Ohio convictions, guilty pleas, or delinquent child adjudications.

Key insertions in the bill include provisions that define the conditions under which a concealed handgun licensee may carry a handgun into a courtroom-adjacent building, as well as the inclusion of nonresidents in the application process for relief from firearms disabilities. The bill also removes certain language regarding the application process for relief, specifying that it can be filed in the county where the conviction occurred, regardless of the applicant's residency status. Overall, the bill aims to expand the rights of concealed carry licensees while providing a pathway for individuals with past convictions to regain their firearm rights.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.123, 2923.14