Castle Doctrine sponsor testimony heard in committee; Vote rescheduled for May 21 after possible amendment

State Sen. Steve Buehrer (R-1) offered sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 184, Ohio's Castle Doctrine legislation on Wednesday, May 14.

The bill, which received unanimous support in the Senate, is now being considered by the House Criminal Justice Committee.

Although originally scheduled for a vote this week, Chairman John White (R-38) has rescheduled SB184 for a second hearing next week. The Chairman has indicated that an amendment may be offered before a possible vote.

The meeting is scheduled for for Wednesday, May 21 at 9:30 p.m. in Statehouse Room 121.

"We are pleased that the House is continuing work on the Senate version (SB184)," said Ken Hanson, Buckeye Firearms Association Legislative Chair. "We have worked from Day One for SB184 to be the vehicle for Castle."

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