HB5

Enact the Repeat Offender Act

Chamber Passed·5/21/25

Enacts the Repeat Offender Act, modifying firearm specifications and penalties.

The bill enacts the Repeat Offender Act, modifying firearm specifications and penalties. It creates a repeat offender classification, increases penalties for firearm offenses, and expands relief from firearms disability. It also modifies the sealing and expungement process for certain convictions, and includes provisions for the Ohio law enforcement gateway. The act aims to address repeat offenses involving firearms and to provide clearer guidelines for sealing and expungement of criminal records.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 9–4 · May 21, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
31
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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24 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 22, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor

May 21, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Willis, 6th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PV

History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

May 22, 2025

Senate

Introduced

May 21, 2025

House

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary