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 valid identification. The bill removes the previous prohibition on carrying concealed handguns in government facilities and clarifies the circumstances under which such carry is permitted, while still maintaining existing restrictions on carrying in places like police stations and schools.

Additionally, the bill addresses 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 officers may need to cover the cost of the requalification program. The bill also introduces new definitions, such as "validating identification," which broadens the identification requirements, and repeals the existing section 2923.126 to present a harmonized version of the law that incorporates all amendments.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.126