What does Ohio House Bill HB 247 do?

HB 247: Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs

When was Ohio House Bill HB 247 introduced?

HB 247 was introduced on Apr 29, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 247?

The latest action on HB 247 by the House was: Referred to committee (Public Safety) on Apr 30, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 247?

HB 247 was introduced by Kevin D. Miller.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 247 (136 legislative session)

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HB 247

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Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs

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House • Apr 30, 2025: Referred to committee (Public Safety)

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Kevin D. Miller
primary
(R - 69)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
(D - 14)
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
(R - 46)
Mark Hiner
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Mark Johnson
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Sharon A. Ray
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Monica Robb Blasdel
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Mark Sigrist
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Brian Stewart
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Andrea White
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Apr 30, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Public Safety)
Apr 29, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by State Representative Kevin Miller (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 1st Hearing (May 13, 2025)
Testimony by Sub Bill Bullet Point Summary (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by HB 247 Sub Bill Comp Doc (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Avery & Drew Russell (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Rob Sexton (American Kennel Club, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Dana M Schwartz, MD, FACS (Nationwide Children's Hospital, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Chris Shook (City of Reynoldsburg, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Larry Williams (Ohio County Dog Warden Association, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Salopek (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Michael J. Schneider (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Kris Schneider (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Debroah Farynowski (Court of Claims, Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)
Testimony by Maureen Massaro (Proponent) -- Public Safety, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB247

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