Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 303: Allow 18-21 year olds to purchase a handgun from a federal dealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 303 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on October 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allow 18-21 year olds to purchase a handgun from a federal dealer. Primary sponsor: Terry Johnson (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 19, 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 2151.022, 2152.02, 2152.16, 2923.21, 2923.211, and 2930.01 of the Revised Code to allow a person who is between eighteen and twenty-one years old to receive or purchase a handgun from a federally licensed firearms dealer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Al Cutrona | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Jane Timken | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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