HB247

Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs

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Ohio HB247 revises dog laws, including definitions and penalties for dangerous and vicious dogs.

Ohio HB247 revises dog laws, updating definitions for dangerous, vicious, and nuisance dogs. It mandates registration and identification for dangerous dogs, outlines penalties for owners who fail to control their dogs, and specifies conditions under which dogs can be impounded or destroyed. The bill also addresses the sale and transportation of dogs, including requirements for veterinary certificates and microchip identification.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Nov 19, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary K./Lawson-Rowe, 5th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Nov 12, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary (cont.) K./Lawson-Rowe, 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Mar 20

Effective

Dec 19, 2025

Signed By The Governor

Dec 9, 2025

Sent To The Governor