Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 96: Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 96 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage. Primary sponsor: Hearcel Craig (Democratic), Willis Blackshear (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 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 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Willis Blackshear | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| 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