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HB 417 OH
Introduced

Regards animal abuse offenses and penalties

OH · session 136 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Aug 19, 2025

Latest action (Jun 10, 2026) Reported - Substitute

Summary

To amend sections 109.803, 955.54, 955.99, 959.131, 959.99, 2921.321, and 2929.18 and to enact sections 955.55, 955.56, and 955.57 of the Revised Code to prohibit the abuse of a companion animal corpse, to prohibit an animal abuse offender from owning a dog in certain circumstances, and to establish mandatory fines for violations of an animal abuse offense.

Sponsors (2)

Action history (3)

  1. Aug 19, 2025 Introduced · lower
  2. Sep 15, 2025 Referred to committee · lower
  3. Jun 10, 2026 Reported - Substitute · lower
Subjects
AgricultureAnimalsCrime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementLocal GovernmentState and Local Government

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