Regards animal abuse offenses and penalties

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The measure expands Ohio’s animal‑protection laws by prohibiting people convicted of animal‑abuse crimes from owning dogs, imposing higher fines, and requiring microchips for dogs they keep. It also adds mandatory training for peace officers, new penalties for cruelty in kennels, and stronger protections for police and assistance animals. The changes aim to deter abuse, improve enforcement, and protect vulnerable animals and the people who rely on them.

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Hearings

• House Public Safety: H. B. No. 82, H. B. No. 346, H. B. No. 417, H. B. No. 630, H. B. No. 852, Sub. S. B. No. 321, H. B. No. 849, H. B. No. 846, S. B. No. 214, H. B. No. 830
  House Public Safety · Jun 9, 2026
• House Public Safety: H. B. No. 689, Sub. S. B. No. 321, H. B. No. 846, H. B. No. 849, H. B. No. 852, H. B. No. 82, H. B. No. 417, H. B. No. 667, H. B. No. 630, H. B. No. 654, H. B. No. 677
  House Public Safety · May 19, 2026
• House Public Safety: H. B. No. 689, H. B. No. 654, H. C. R. No. 15, H. B. No. 677, H. B. No. 507, H. B. No. 417
  House Public Safety · Feb 24, 2026
• House Public Safety: H. B. No. 371, H. B. No. 417, H. R. No. 227
  House Public Safety · Oct 7, 2025

History

1. Sep 15, 2025Referred to committee
2. Aug 19, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Phil Plummer (R) · sponsor
• Tom Young

Bill text

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