Ohio HB614, 'Second Chance Safety Act,' introduced and referred to Public Safety Committee
State bill HB614 — Ohio — status: in committee
Official title: Enact the Second Chance Safety Act
What it does
House Bill 614, titled the 'Second Chance Safety Act,' was introduced in the Ohio legislature and on Feb. 4, 2026 was referred to the House Public Safety Committee. The bill text and official summary are available on the legislature's site, but the Legiscan record provided does not include a detailed synopsis of its provisions; the committee referral is the bill's current status.
Industry impact
Because the bill text and summary were not included in the provided record, the precise business impacts cannot be determined here. If the measure would restore or modify firearms possession eligibility (a common purpose of "second chance" laws), practical effects for dealers and NFA/SOT holders could include changes in how state records and NICS respond to background checks, a possible increase in eligible purchasers, and the need to review and accept court orders or certificates showing restored rights. Retailers would still be required to follow federal background-check rules (Form 4473 and NICS) and any state documentation the law creates; NFA transfers would continue to require ATF approval and adherence to federal transfer rules.
Latest official status: Referred to committee: Public Safety
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