Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 498: Enact the Ohio Self-Defense Act

In committee Last action October 8, 2025: Referred to committee

Plain-language summary

HB 498 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Ohio Self-Defense Act. Primary sponsor: Beth Lear (Republican), Monica Blasdel (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 8, 2025): Referred to committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Beth Lear (Republican); Monica Blasdel (Republican). 13 co-sponsors.