SB273

Enact the Keep Them Safe Act

Complete·6/18/26

Ohio SB273, the Keep Them Safe Act, allows firearm owners to store firearms with federally licensed dealers or law enforcement agencies.

Ohio SB273, the Keep Them Safe Act, allows individuals who legally own firearms to store them with federally licensed firearms dealers or law enforcement agencies. The act outlines procedures for firearm storage, including application forms and policies for securing and returning firearms. It also provides immunity from liability for dealers and agencies in civil actions related to firearm storage, except in cases of malicious intent. The act does not require dealers or agencies to accept firearms for storage.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

10:00 AM

House Finance 1st Hearing

Mar 11

1:00 PM

House Public Safety 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

History

Sep 17

Effective Appropriations effective June 18, 2026

Jun 18

Signed By The Governor

Jun 12

Sent To The Governor