Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 949 — Enact the Campus Self-Defense Act

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill allows adults to carry nonlethal self-defense weapons on college campuses.

The Campus Self-Defense Act lets individuals aged 18 and older possess nonlethal self-defense weapons at state higher education institutions. It also prevents institutions from imposing certain restrictions or penalties related to these weapons.

What this means for you
  • Students: This bill allows you to carry and store nonlethal self-defense weapons on campus.

Summary

To enact section 3345.211 of the Revised Code to enact the Campus Self-Defense Act to allow adults to carry nonlethal self-defense weapons on state institution of higher education campuses.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 949 do?
To enact section 3345.211 of the Revised Code to enact the Campus Self-Defense Act to allow adults to carry nonlethal self-defense weapons on state institution of higher education campuses.
Who sponsors HB 949?
HB 949 is sponsored by Levi Dean (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 949?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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