House Committee removes Castle Doctrine from this week's agenda

House Criminal Justice Committee Chairman John White (R-38) has removed Castle Doctrine legislation from this week's hearing agenda. No reason was given in the announcement, but Buckeye Firearms Association has been informed that the reason was a "bill management issue", and that "there will be a hearing in the near future."

SB184 passed the Senate last week with unanimous support.

The House committee has already held three hearings on a House version of Castle Doctrine (HB264), which was introduced by Rep. Lynn Wachtmann.

The committee is still scheduled to have a third hearing and possible vote on Rep. Bruce Goodwin's HB450, legislation that would restore gun rights to members of the armed services or the Ohio National Guard who are between the ages of 18 and 21.

The hearing is open to proponent, opponent and interested party testimony.

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