HB 503 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Prohibit activities re: garbage-fed swine, feral swine, wild boar

HB 503 prohibits the feeding of garbage to swine, including feral pigs and wild boar, to address public health and environmental concerns. The bill also updates definitions within the Agricultural Commodity Handlers Law to clarify terms related to grain storage, handling, and marketing. Additionally, it authorizes the director of agriculture to charge fees for laboratory services and establishes a fund to support animal and consumer protection operations. These changes aim to regulate waste disposal practices for livestock and streamline the legal framework for agricultural commodity management.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2024 Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Dec 11, 2024 · House Jun 12, 2024

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Dec 11, 2024
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
lower
Dec 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 30, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2024
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 44 co-sponsors

Sponsors