Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio SB 278
Permit monetary damages against municipal corps with gun controls
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Terry Johnson (Republican)
Cosponsors (15)
- Steve Wilson (Republican)
- Shane Wilkin (Republican)
- Jane M. Timken (Republican)
- Tim Schaffer (Republican)
- Thomas F. Patton (Republican)
- Sandra O'Brien (Republican)
- Susan Manchester (Republican)
- George F. Lang (Republican)
- Al Landis (Republican)
- Kyle Koehler (Republican)
- Stephen A. Huffman (Republican)
- Theresa Gavarone (Republican)
- Al Cutrona (Republican)
- Brian M. Chavez (Republican)
- Andrew O. Brenner (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
To amend section 9.68 of the Revised Code to permit individuals to seek punitive or exemplary damages against municipal corporations that pass gun control measures.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 Senate | Passed | pass | Set your home in Ohio to see |
| Mar 11, 2026 Senate | Reported | fail | Set your home in Ohio to see |
Actions
- May 13, 2026 · House
Referred to committee - Apr 21, 2026 · House
Introduced - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Passed - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported - Oct 8, 2025 · Senate
Referred to committee - Oct 7, 2025 · Senate
Introduced