The bill amends section 2923.126 of the Revised Code to allow members of the General Assembly, statewide elected officials, judges, and magistrates to carry concealed handguns in government facilities, provided certain conditions are met. Specifically, the governing body of the building must enact a statute, ordinance, or policy permitting this, or the individual must possess a valid concealed handgun license and carry proper identification. The bill also clarifies where concealed handguns are prohibited, such as in police stations, schools, courthouses, and certain government buildings, while offering immunity from liability to private employers and political subdivisions regarding firearm-related incidents on their premises.

Additionally, the bill revises the law concerning firearms requalification for retired peace officers, establishing a certification process that includes the officer's name, the teaching entity, completion date, and a validity period of five years. It allows this certification to be included in the retired peace officer identification card and specifies that retired officers may need to cover the cost of the requalification program. The bill also introduces new definitions, such as "validating identification," which broadens the previous requirement for "photographic" identification, and repeals the existing section 2923.126 to present a harmonized version of the law.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.126