HB 947 OH
Regards possession of certain animals for commercial purposes
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Summary
This bill amends Ohio law to establish requirements for the commercial possession of certain animals. The bill modifies existing animal regulations and creates new provisions governing how certain animals may be kept for commercial purposes. The bill specifies which animals are subject to these commercial possession requirements and compliance standards. The requirements may include permitting, facility standards, care specifications, record-keeping, or other regulatory provisions related to commercial animal possession. The specific animals covered and the detailed requirements are established in the newly enacted code section.
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Official abstract
To amend section 1533.99 and to enact section 1533.711 of the Revised Code to establish requirements related to the possession of certain animals for commercial purposes.
Sponsors (2)
- Rodney Creech Republican · primary
- David Thomas Republican · primary
Action history (2)
- May 19, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 20, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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