Here’s a look at those bills and where they stand:
HB156
Sponsor: Schaffer
What would it do? Give civil immunity to non-profits and people against lawsuits stemming from firearms injuries or deaths.
Committee: House Civil Justice
Status: Pending in House Civil Justice Committee
Last action: 2nd hearing 4/9/19
HB178
Sponsor: Hood, Brinkman
What would it do? Allow anyone to carry concealed weapons without permits or training
Committee: House Federalism
Status: Pending in House Criminal Justice Committee
Last action: 11th hearing 6/4/20
HB240
Sponsor: Kelly, Miranda
What would it do?Mandate safe storage of firearms and penalize owners if a minor gains access to an improperly stored gun
Committee:House Criminal Justice
Status: Pending in House Criminal Justice Committee
Last action: 1st hearing 10/31/19
HB248
Sponsor: Powell, Smith T
What would it do? Exempt antique firearms from the list of banned weapons under a disability.
Committee: House Federalism
Status: Pending in House Federalism Committee
Last action: 4th hearing 6/3/20
HB315
Sponsor: Liston
What would it do? Mandate that licensed firearms dealers give gun buyers suicide prevention information
Committee: House Health
Status: Pending in House Health Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB316
Sponsor: Russo, Sweeney
What would it do? Allow family members or police to seek a court order to temporarily seize weapons from those who appear to be a danger to themselves or others.
Committee: House Health
Status: Pending in House Health Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB317
Sponsor: Robinson, Miller
What would it do? Expand background checks for all gun purchases
Committee: House State and Local Govt.
Status: Pending in House State and Local Government Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB319
Sponsor: West, Miller
What would it do? Give local jurisdictions the authority to regulate firearms
Committee: House State and Local Govt.
Status: Pending in House State and Local Government Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB320
Sponsor: West
What would it do? Bar firearms dealers from transferring guns while a background check is pending, unless 30 days have elapsed.
Committee: House State and Local Govt.
Status: Pending in House State and Local Government Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB348
Sponsor: Miller
What would it do? A Prohibit someone subject to a protection order from purchasing or receiving firearms while the order is in effect.
Committee: House Civil Justice
Status: Pending in House Civil Justice Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB349
Sponsor: Weinstein
What would it do? Generally prohibit possession of large-capacity magazines of 10 or more rounds and require registration of legal high-capacity magazines.
Committee: House Criminal Justice
Status: Pending in House Criminal Justice Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB381
Sponsor: Hood, Keller
What would it do? Stand Your Ground
Committee: House Criminal Justice
Status: Pending in House Criminal Justice Committee
Last action: 4th hearing 6/10/20
HB49
Sponsor: Greenspan
What would it do? Allow CCW permits to be used as ID for voting
Committee: House Criminal Justice
Status: House State and Local Government Committee approved
Last action: Committee approved 11/19/19
HB646
Sponsor: Howse
What would it do? Cleveland pilot project on problem solving sessions for youths at high risk for gun violence
Committee: House Health
Status: Pending in House Health Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB647
Sponsor: Strahorn
What would it do? Prohibit manufacture or possession of high capacity magazines, except for law enforcement or military. Limit magazines to less than 100 rounds.
Committee: House Federalism
Status: Pending in House Federalism Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB658
Sponsor: Galonski
What would it do? Require firearms training for school employees authorized to carry firearms in school safety zones
Status: Awaiting committee assignment
Last action: Awaiting committee assignment
SB175
Sponsor: Schaffer
What would it do? Give civil immunity to non-profits and people against lawsuits stemming from firearms injuries or deaths.
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Status: Passed Senate; pending in House Civil Justice Committee
Last action: 3rd hearing 6/10/20
SB182
Sponsor: Thomas, Lehner
What would it do? Raise the purchase age to 21 for all firearms.
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight and Reform
Last action: 2nd hearing 1/21/20
SB183
Sponsor: Thomas, Lehner
What would it do? Expand background checks for all gun purchases
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight and Reform
Last action: 1st hearing 9/17/20
SB19
Sponsor: Williams
What would it do? Allow family members or police to seek a court order to temporarily seize weapons from those who appear to be a danger to themselves or others.
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight and Reform
Last action: 1st hearing 9/10/20
SB202
Sponsor: Thomas, Craig
What would it do? Restore local government authority to regulate firearms.
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight Committee
Last action: 1st hearing 10/23/19
SB203
Sponsor: Thomas Lehner
What would it do? Regulate the transfer of firearms at gun shows.
Committee: Senate Government Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight and Reform
Last action: 1st hearing 11/5/19
SB221
Sponsor: Dolan
What would it do? Create a voluntary background check system for private gun sales
Committee: Senate Government Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight
Last action: 3rd hearing 12/3/19
SB237
Sponsor: Johnson
What would it do? Stand Your Ground
Committee: Senate Government Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight
Last action: 4th hearing 1/21/20
SB317
Sponsor: Coley
What would it do? Reduce training requirements for school employees carrying concealed weapons on campuses.
Committee: Senate Government Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight
Last action: 1st hearing 5/27/20
SB43
Sponsor: Kunze, Antonio
What would it do? Prohibit people convicted of domestic violence of having firearms.
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight
Last action: 1st hearing 4/2/20
SB62
Sponsor: Thomas
What would it do? Prohibit bump-stocks and other devices to accelerate semi-automatic firearms rate of fire.
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight
Last action: 1st hearing 9/17/19
SB65
Sponsor: Thomas
What would it do? Regulate the transfer of firearms at gun shows.
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight
Last action: 1st hearing 9/17/19
SB53
Sponsor: Roegner
What would it do? Clarify certain firearms are not dangerous ordnance
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Passed Senate; pending in House Civil Justice Committee
Last action: Passed Senate 2/26/19
SB223
Sponsor: Thomas, Lehner
What would it do? Prohibit the sale of bump stocks
Committee: Senate Govt Oversight
Status: Pending in Senate Government Oversight
Last action: 1st hearing 11/5/19
HB335
Sponsor: Lepore-Hagan
What would it do? Require subject of certain protection orders to surrender firearms
Committee: House Criminal Justice
Status: Pending in House Criminal Justice Committee
Last action: Awaiting first hearing
HB354
Sponsor: Plummer
What would it do? Improve background checks and focus on mental health needs
Committee: House Finance Committee
Status: Pending in House Finance Committee
Last action: 5th hearing 10/16/19
HB425
Sponsor: Wiggam
What would it do? Eliminate penalty for CCW permitholders who fail to tell police they have a gun when stopped
Committee: House Federalism
Status: Passed House; referred to Senate.
Last action: Passed House 6/11/20
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