Current Ohio Legislation
Ohio Alliance For Animal Cruelty Reform is a statewide organization which focuses on working with the state of Ohio legislators to reform antiquated Ohio law on behalf of companion cats and dogs.
They are working hard to make changes in the laws as well as sharing what is going on.
The below is an exert taken from their Facebook page. There are several bills either in the house or in the senate to improve the treatment of companion animals.
"As we wait for HB 274 to be assigned to committee we need to stay active on behalf of animals in the State of Ohio. Below are all of our companion animal bills. Please contact your representatives, ask that they support our 4-legged friends and to be a voice for them. As a tax paying resident of the State of Ohio, the animals that you love should be protected. Many of us consider them a part of our family unit. Please pick up your phone and let your representative know that abuse to our companions should be met with more than a slap on the wrist."
To locate your legislators in the Ohio General Assembly House and/or Senate, click herehttp://www.legislature.state.oh.us/
1. HB 274 ("Goddard's Law"; strengthens penalties against companion animal cruelty) - PASSED IN HOUSE; MOVED TO SENATE AND IS AWAITING ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE
2. HB 57 (Law; humane agent training) - PASSED IN HOUSE, CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE!
To locate your legislators in the Ohio General Assembly House and/or Senate, click herehttp://www.legislature.state.oh.us/
1. HB 274 ("Goddard's Law"; strengthens penalties against companion animal cruelty) - PASSED IN HOUSE; MOVED TO SENATE AND IS AWAITING ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE
2. HB 57 (Law; humane agent training) - PASSED IN HOUSE, CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE!
3. HB 243 (mandatory psychological evaluation for a juvenile offender of animal cruelty) - CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
4. HB 310 (strengthens protections for assistance dogs) - PASSED IN HOUSE HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE; AWAITING VOTE ON HOUSE FLOOR
5. SB 177 (requires companion animals to be included in protective orders) - CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO SENATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
6. SB 217 (strengthens state oversight of veterinarian clinics) - CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE
To find any Ohio legislation, you may use this search:
Another group who is working hard to change these laws is Ohio Voters for Companion Animals. Check out their page here: OVCA
They have asked us to share these Valentines:
There are several more valentines for specific senators referencing the above specific bills. Please go here for more info: OVCA Post
They have asked us to share these Valentines:
There are several more valentines for specific senators referencing the above specific bills. Please go here for more info: OVCA Post
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