Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 236: Enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 236 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on July 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act. Primary sponsor: Hearcel Craig (Democratic), Paula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic). It lists 3 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 149.43, 2923.11, 2923.125, 2923.128, and 2923.20 and to enact sections 2923.133, 2923.22, 2923.221, and 4731.058 of the Revised Code to enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act, relative to the creation of a do not possess firearms registry.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Beth Liston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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