Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 614: Enact the Second Chance Safety Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 614 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on November 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Second Chance Safety Act. Primary sponsor: Bernie Willis (Republican), Tristan Rader (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend section 2923.11 and to enact sections 2923.26 and 3701.982 of the Revised Code to enact the Second Chance Safety Act to provide civil immunity to a federally licensed firearm dealer or law enforcement agency that enters into a firearm hold agreement with the owner of a firearm.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Willis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Tristan Rader | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Ashley Bryant Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Rachel Baker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Michele Grim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Dontavius Jarrells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced