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HB 240 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact Avery's Law

Summary
To amend sections 955.11, 955.22, 955.222, 955.54, 955.99, and 956.99 and to enact sections 955.13, 955.60, and 956.25 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing dogs and other companion animals and to name this act Avery's Law.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 240 amends and enacts sections impacting animal laws, with subjects including 'Crime and Punishment,' 'Crimes,' and 'Corrections, and Law Enforcement.' This suggests changes likely expand criminalization or increase penalties for animal-related...85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025
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Photo of Cecil Thomas
Cecil Thomas
DDemocratic
OH
25
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Meredith Lawson‐Rowe
DDemocratic
OH
5