The bill amends sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code and enacts a new section, 2923.133, to prohibit the importation, manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices that accelerate the rate of fire of semi-automatic firearms, such as trigger cranks and bump-fire devices. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that makes it illegal for individuals to engage in such activities starting 180 days after the bill's effective date. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for violations, categorizing them as "illegal rate-of-fire acceleration conduct," which is classified as a felony of the fourth degree.

Furthermore, the bill expands the criteria under which individuals are prohibited from acquiring or using firearms by adding a new clause that includes those convicted of violating the newly enacted section 2923.133. The existing provisions regarding relief from firearm disabilities are also amended to reflect this change. The bill aims to enhance public safety by regulating devices that can increase the lethality of firearms without converting them to automatic weapons.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.13, 2923.14