Ohio HB417 amends animal abuse laws, increasing penalties and fines for offenses, and prohibiting offenders from owning dogs for certain periods.

Ohio HB417 amends the state's animal abuse laws by increasing penalties and fines for various offenses. It prohibits individuals convicted of felony animal abuse from owning dogs for three years and those convicted of misdemeanor animal abuse from owning dogs for two years. The bill also mandates fines for misdemeanor and felony animal abuse offenses, with higher fines for subsequent offenses. Additionally, it establishes a "Do Not Adopt" registry for offenders convicted of animal abuse offenses.

Ohio HB417 amends animal abuse laws, increasing penalties and fines for offenses, and prohibiting offenders from owning dogs for certain periods.

Ohio HB417 amends the state's animal abuse laws by increasing penalties and fines for various offenses. It prohibits individuals convicted of felony animal abuse from owning dogs for three years and those convicted of misdemeanor animal abuse from owning dogs for two years. The bill also mandates fines for misdemeanor and felony animal abuse offenses, with higher fines for subsequent offenses. Additionally, it establishes a "Do Not Adopt" registry for offenders convicted of animal abuse offenses.