Ohio SB64 increases penalties for companion animal cruelty offenses and prohibits certain offenders from owning companion animals.
Ohio SB64 amends the state's Revised Code to increase penalties for various companion animal cruelty offenses. It also prohibits individuals convicted of a felony animal abuse offense from owning, possessing, having custody of, or residing with any companion animal for three years following their release from incarceration or conviction. The bill further mandates microchipping for permanent identification of dogs owned by certain offenders.
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