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 that these buildings are not courthouses and certain conditions are met. Specifically, the bill introduces new provisions that permit a person with a valid concealed handgun license to convey or possess a handgun in a government facility where a courtroom is located, 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.

The bill also includes several deletions and insertions to refine the legal language surrounding the exemptions for carrying firearms in courthouses and related structures. Notably, it removes the previous language regarding the conveyance of firearms into courthouses and replaces it with more specific criteria for when a concealed handgun licensee may carry a handgun in a courtroom setting. Furthermore, it expands the definition of the governing body and clarifies the application process for individuals seeking relief from firearms prohibitions, ensuring that both residents and nonresidents can navigate the legal framework effectively.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.123, 2923.14