HB148

Establish tax refund designation for spaying, neutering pets

Chamber Passed·10/29/25

Establishes a tax refund designation for spaying and neutering pets in Ohio.

The bill establishes a tax refund designation for spaying and neutering pets in Ohio. It creates the Ohio pet fund, a nonprofit corporation, to manage contributions from taxpayers. The fund will provide financial assistance to eligible organizations for pet sterilization services. Eligible organizations include animal shelters, local nonprofits, and veterinary associations. The bill also sets eligibility criteria for pet owners, such as income limits and participation in certain government assistance programs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 92–1 · Oct 29, 2025
Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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Calendar

Mar 24

9:30 AM

House Public Safety Deeter, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

Mar 24

11:00 AM

Senate Ways and Means 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Nov 5, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Ways and Means

Nov 4, 2025

Senate

Introduced

Oct 29, 2025

House

Passed