HB247Introduced in the House
Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs
Introduced by Kevin Miller, District 69
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend sections 304.02, 304.03, 715.23, 901.80, 935.03, 955.01, 955.011, 955.012, 955.02, 955.03, 955.04, 955.05, 955.06, 955.07, 955.10, 955.11, 955.12, 955.121, 955.14, 955.16, 955.20, 955.22, 955.221, 955.222, 955.26, 955.261, 955.40, 955.43, 955.44, 955.50, 955.54, 959.132, 1533.12, 1901.18, 1907.031, 2913.01, and 2921.321; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 955.01 (955.02), 955.011 (955.021), 955.012 (955.022), 955.013 (955.023), 955.02 (955.01), 955.09 (955.08), 955.10 (955.09), 955.22 (955.24), 955.221 (955.10), 955.222 (955.23), and 955.40 (955.262); to enact new sections 955.21 and 955.22 and sections 955.024, 955.60, and 955.61; and to repeal sections 955.08, 955.21, 955.23, 955.24, 955.25, 955.39, 955.51, 955.52, 955.53, and 955.99 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing dogs, including dangerous and vicious dogs, and to name this act Avery's Law.
Where it stands
Effective
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Passed · November 19, 2025
87
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | Yes |
| Ismail Mohamed | 3 | Yes |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | Yes |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Dovilla | 7 | Yes |
| Allison Russo | 7 | Yes |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | Yes |
| Mark Sigrist | 10 | Yes |
| Brian Stewart | 12 | Yes |
| Sean Brennan | 14 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Public Safety
Reported - Substitute: Public Safety
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Judiciary
Concurred in Senate amendments
Reported - Substitute: Judiciary
Passed
Sent To The Governor
Signed By The Governor
Effective
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