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 establishes that individuals convicted of violating this new section will be guilty of illegal rate-of-fire acceleration conduct, classified as a felony of the fourth degree. Additionally, the bill adds a new provision to section 2923.13, making it illegal for individuals who have been convicted of violating section 2923.133 to acquire or possess firearms.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for individuals who are prohibited from acquiring firearms to seek relief from such prohibitions through the court system. It specifies the conditions under which relief may be granted, including the requirement that the applicant has led a law-abiding life since their conviction and is not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms. The bill also clarifies that relief from disability is automatically void if the applicant commits certain offenses, including violations of the newly enacted section 2923.133. Existing sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 are repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.13, 2923.14