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Senate approves bill removing suppressors from 'dangerous ordinance' list
Summary
The Ohio Senate voted 31–1 to pass Senate Bill 214, which removes firearm mufflers and suppressors from the Revised Code's list of items classified as 'dangerous ordinance.' Sponsors said federal regulatory changes and common suppressor uses for hearing protection justify the change.
The Ohio Senate on March 24 passed Senate Bill 214 by 31 yays to 1 nay, removing the words "firearm mufflers and suppressors" from the statutory list of "dangerous ordinance" in the Revised Code.
Senator Kaler, sponsor of the bill, told the chamber that the statutory list in section 2923.11 contains items such as nitroglycerin and rocket launchers and that suppressors are not comparable. "A suppressor is no more dangerous than these noise cancelling earbuds that I wear on my farm," Kaler said, arguing the devices reduce hearing damage for lawful gun owners and bystanders.
He noted that federal changes have reduced the $200 tax-stamp fee for suppressors and that federal requirements would continue to govern purchase and background checks. Sponsor offices reported no opponent testimony at committee hearings and said the measure had bipartisan support and passed committee unanimously.
A clerk's roll call recorded 31 yays and a single nay; the bill was then entitled and will move toward enrollment for the governor.
What happens next: The bill, as enacted, will change the statutory classification; federal purchase and background-check requirements still apply.
