Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 279: Ban discouraging, barring law enforcement from carrying off duty
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 279 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on October 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ban discouraging, barring law enforcement from carrying off duty. Primary sponsor: Terry Johnson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 8, 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 2923.121 and 2923.1214 and to enact section 2923.1215 of the Revised Code to prohibit a business, state agency, or political subdivision from discouraging or prohibiting a law enforcement officer from carrying a weapon while off duty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Kyle Koehler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Susan Manchester | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Sandy O'Brien | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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