COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio lawmakers and other elected officials with a concealed carry permit would be allowed to bring guns into government buildings under a recently introduced bill.

House Bill 460, sponsored by Reps. Thaddeus Claggett (R-Licking County) and Bernard Willis (R-Springfield), would permit elected officials -- including members of the state legislature, along with judges and magistrates -- to carry a concealed handgun in any government facility, such as the Statehouse or a city hall.

“We just want to be sure everyone goes home safely,” Claggett said. “It's that simple.”

Introduced on Sept. 17, the legislation would mandate that such public officials hold a valid concealed carry license and show photo ID confirming the office they hold.

Although the bill would require

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