Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 59: Exempt firearms and ammunition from sales and use tax
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 59 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempt firearms and ammunition from sales and use tax. Primary sponsor: Al Cutrona (Republican), Tim Schaffer (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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 107.036, 5739.02, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 122.1712, 5747.053, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to exempt from the sales and use tax the sale of certain firearms and ammunition and to authorize refundable tax credits for small arms and ammunition manufacturing projects.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Cutrona | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Tim Schaffer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Terry Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Kyle Koehler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Shane Wilkin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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