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IntroducedMar 03, 2025
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Passed HouseOct 29, 2025
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Passed Senate
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Signed into Law
Establish tax refund designation for spaying, neutering pets
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Nov 05, 2025: Referred to committee (Ways and Means)
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary/Bill Text
Comments on HB 148
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Whip Lists
Sponsors



- Sean P. Brennancosponsor
- Karen Brownleecosponsor
- Jamie Callendercosponsor
- Christine Cockleycosponsor
- Jack K. Danielscosponsor
- Kellie Deetercosponsor
- Michael D. Dovillacosponsor
- Chris Glassburncosponsor
- Derrick Hallcosponsor
- James M. Hoopscosponsor
- Meredith R. Lawson-Rowecosponsor
- Adam Mathewscosponsor
- Joseph A. Miller, IIIcosponsor
- Beryl Brown Piccolantoniocosponsor
- Phil Plummercosponsor
- Tristan Radercosponsor
- Jean Schmidtcosponsor
- Jason Stephenscosponsor
- Eric Synenbergcosponsor
- Desiree Timscosponsor
- Erika Whitecosponsor
Votes
YES: 92
- Munira Abdullahi
- Cindy Abrams
- Rachel B. Baker
- Tim Barhorst
- Adam C. Bird
- Sean P. Brennan
- Darnell T. Brewer
- Karen Brownlee
- Ashley Bryant Bailey
- Jamie Callender
- Thaddeus J. Claggett
- Gary Click
- Christine Cockley
- Meredith Craig
- Rodney Creech
- Jack K. Daniels
- Levi Dean
- Kellie Deeter
- Steve Demetriou
- Michael D. Dovilla
- Ron Ferguson
- Tex Fischer
- Sarah Fowler Arthur
- Haraz N. Ghanbari
- Chris Glassburn
- Michele Grim
- Derrick Hall
- Thomas Hall
- Mark Hiner
- Adam Holmes
- James M. Hoops
- Matt Huffman
- Latyna M. Humphrey
- Dani Isaacsohn
- Dontavius L. Jarrells
- Marilyn John
- Mark Johnson
- Angela N. King
- Matthew Kishman
- Roy Klopfenstein
- Jeff LaRe
- Brian Lampton
- Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
- Beth Lear
- Crystal Lett
- Brian Lorenz
- Gayle Manning
- Adam Mathews
- Ty D. Mathews
- Riordan T. McClain
- Joseph A. Miller, III
- Kevin D. Miller
- Melanie Miller
- Ismail Mohamed
- Ty Moore
- Johnathan Newman
- Mike Odioso
- Scott Oelslager
- Bob Peterson
- Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
- Justin Pizzulli
- Phil Plummer
- Tristan Rader
- Sharon A. Ray
- Tracy M. Richardson
- Kevin Ritter
- Monica Robb Blasdel
- Bill Roemer
- Elgin Rogers, Jr.
- Jodi Salvo
- Nick Santucci
- Jean Schmidt
- Mark Sigrist
- Veronica R. Sims
- Anita Somani
- Jason Stephens
- Brian Stewart
- D. J. Swearingen
- Bride Rose Sweeney
- Eric Synenberg
- Michelle Teska
- Cecil Thomas
- David Thomas
- Jim Thomas
- Desiree Tims
- Daniel P. Troy
- Terrence Upchurch
- Andrea White
- Erika White
- Bernard Willis
- Heidi Workman
- Tom Young
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Nov 05, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Ways and Means)
- Nov 04, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
- Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Passed
- Oct 22, 2025 | House
- Reported (Agriculture)
- Mar 05, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Agriculture)
- Mar 03, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Documents
- Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
- Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
- Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
- Testimony by Sharon Ray (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 1st Hearing (March 26, 2025)
- Testimony by Michele Grim (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 1st Hearing (March 26, 2025)
- Testimony by Alba Michelle Gonzalez (Rascal Charities, Inc, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Mirna Bowman (Columbus Dog Connection, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Dr. Leanne Bertani (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Kirsten Knight (Adopt A Pit Rescue, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Mary Beth Bergenstein (FIDO's Companion Rescue, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Tami Schmidt (All Species, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Meleena Bowers (Batta Cats, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Robin Craft (Black and Orange Cat Foundation, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Cindy Valerio (Community Cats, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Gabriel Everhart (Forgotten 4-Paws, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Carrie Wiesen (Friends of Stark Pound, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Joan Ballitch (Heart of Ohio Pets (HOPE), Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Charlene Milliner (Humane Society of Guernsey County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Cindie McCulloch (Humane Society of Greene County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Teresa Hildebrand (PAWS of Muskingum County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Cathy Ruther (Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Connie Strobbe (PAWS Animal Shelter (Champaign County), Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Betty Miranda (Rural Ohio Cats and Kittens, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Sue Cheslock (SART, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Starlene Kinser (Star's Cat Connection, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Salina Wenzel (A Brighter Day, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Annette Volk (Heartt Animal Refuge, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Jean Keating (Lucas County Pit Crew, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Jennifer Salyers (Humane Society of Morrow County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Susan Geier (SAVE Ohio Pets, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Lee Schrader, DVM (Fayette Regional Humane Society, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 2nd Hearing (April 2, 2025)
- Testimony by Tony Seegers (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Beth Sheehan (Paws and the Law, Opponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Peggy Kaplan (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Judith Cooper (Animal Welfare League of Scioto County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Amy Siefer (Colony Cats & Dogs, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Lisa Weaner (Fort Defiance Humane Society, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Melissa Gundlach (Humane Society of Erie County, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Rodney Shelton (Lake County Dog Warden, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Julie Mercer (Pike Pet Pals, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Jennifer McCarty (Berea Animal Rescue, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Keri Huff (Medina Meow Fix, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Jenn Thomas (Ross County Humane Society, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Kelly Pocock (Sandusky County Dog Warden, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Jim Trakas (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
- Testimony by Dr. Leanne Bertani (Ohio Pet Fund, Proponent) -- Agriculture, 3rd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
