Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 235: Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 235 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on July 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire. Primary sponsor: Kent Smith (Democratic), Hearcel Craig (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2025): 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 sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 and to enact section 2923.133 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain conduct regarding trigger cranks, bumpfire devices, and other items that accelerate a semi-automatic firearm's rate of fire but do not convert it into an automatic firearm.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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