Gov. Mike DeWine says one of his top priorities in 2020 is to push his package of gun and mental health law changes, which he introduced after the August mass shooting in Dayton. But both Republican and Democratic leaders in the Ohio Senate suggest that might be an uphill battle.
Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) won鈥檛 speculate on the chances for 顿别奥颈苍别鈥檚 bill, known as "STRONG Ohio." He says there will be a fair and open
顿别奥颈苍别鈥檚 is in the Senate because it鈥檚 thought it will get a better reception there than in the House.
In an interview for Obhof did make a prediction on the also being considered. That Republican-sponsored bill would remove the "duty to retreat" before using deadly force in self-defense.
鈥淚 do think that we will pass a change to the 'duty to retreat' law," Obhof said.
DeWine said he supports "Stand Your Ground" but wants lawmakers to focus on his bill first.
Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) said he would oppose "Stand Your Ground," but remains hopeful for 顿别奥颈苍别鈥檚 gun plan. The governor's proposal aims to increase background checks on private gun sales and expand the state's "pink slipping" laws.
Yuko, like many Democrats, argues "STRONG Ohio" doesn't go far enough. He contrasted that bill to restrictive that Republicans have proposed this session.
鈥淚f I can only find a way to incorporate the word 鈥榓bortion鈥� into any gun bills, we might be able to pass some really sensible gun legislation," Yuko said.
