HB373

Enact the Universal Background Checks Act

Introduced·6/23/25
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Ohio HB373 mandates universal background checks for firearm transfers, requiring checks through dealers or law enforcement agencies.

Ohio HB373, the Universal Background Checks Act, requires all firearm transfers to go through a federally licensed firearms dealer or a law enforcement agency, with exceptions for certain transfers. It mandates background checks for unlicensed transferors and transferees. The bill outlines specific conditions under which transfers are exempt from these checks and imposes penalties for illegal transfers. It also details the process for background checks, including contacting the national instant criminal background check system and conducting incompetency records checks.

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Public Safety Committee
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History

Sep 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Public Safety

Jun 23, 2025

House

Introduced