HB417Introduced in the House
Regards animal abuse offenses and penalties
Introduced by Phil Plummer, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To amend sections 109.79, 955.54, 955.99, 959.131, 959.99, 2921.321, and 2929.18 and to enact sections 955.55, 955.56, and 955.57 of the Revised Code to prohibit the abuse of a companion animal corpse, to prohibit an animal abuse offender from owning a companion animal in certain circumstances, and to establish mandatory fines for violations of an animal abuse offense.
Where it stands
Reported - Substitute: Public Safety
June 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Favorable Passage · June 10, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Juanita Brent | 18 | Yes |
| Cecil Thomas | 25 | Yes |
| Cindy Abrams | 29 | Yes |
| Phil Plummer | 39 | Yes |
| Thomas Hall | 46 | Yes |
| Matthew Kishman | 50 | Yes |
| Kevin Miller | 69 | Yes |
| Jeff LaRe | 73 | Yes |
| Bernard Willis | 74 | Yes |
| Haraz Ghanbari | 75 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Public Safety
Reported - Substitute: Public Safety
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