The proposed bill, H.B. No. 2025-2026, aims to enact section 2923.251 of the Revised Code, which mandates the development and distribution of an informational notice regarding firearm storage. This notice, created by the Department of Children and Youth in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety, will be available in English, Spanish, and Arabic. It will include frequently asked questions about firearm storage requirements and guidance on obtaining gun locks and safes, including free or low-cost options. The notice will be shared with all school districts and community schools, ensuring that parents and legal guardians receive this critical information.

Additionally, the bill requires that the informational notice be updated annually to reflect any changes in the law, with the updated version distributed to parents or guardians of students. Both departments will also post the notice on their respective websites, and schools must link to these resources on their own sites. Importantly, the bill provides civil immunity to the involved departments and educational institutions for any damages related to the informational notice, thereby encouraging the dissemination of this safety information without fear of liability.