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 trigger cranks, bump-fire devices, and similar items that accelerate the rate of fire of semi-automatic firearms without converting them into automatic firearms. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that makes it illegal for individuals to engage in such activities after a specified period of 180 days from the effective date of the law. Violations of this new section will be classified as a felony of the fourth degree. Additionally, the bill adds a new disqualification criterion under section 2923.13, making it unlawful for individuals convicted of violating section 2923.133 to acquire or possess firearms.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for individuals seeking relief from firearm prohibitions under section 2923.14, detailing the necessary application requirements and conditions for relief. It specifies that relief can be granted if the applicant has led a law-abiding life since their conviction or adjudication and is not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms. The bill also clarifies that relief from disability is automatically void if the individual commits certain offenses, including the newly added violation of section 2923.133. Existing sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 are repealed, indicating a comprehensive update to the legal framework surrounding firearm regulations in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.13, 2923.14