Avery's Law proposes comprehensive amendments to the Revised Code concerning the regulation of dogs, particularly focusing on dangerous and vicious dogs. The bill repeals several existing sections and introduces new definitions for terms such as "vicious dog," "dangerous dog," and "nuisance dog." It establishes a detailed registration process for dog owners, particularly for those with dangerous or vicious dogs, mandating registration with the county auditor, a fee of one hundred dollars, proof of rabies vaccination, and microchipping. The bill also emphasizes the responsibilities of dog owners, including posting visible warnings about dangerous dogs and ensuring compliance with registration requirements, with penalties for non-compliance.

In addition to dog regulations, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of agritourism providers and updates legal language regarding electronic records and signatures. It outlines the jurisdiction of municipal and county courts concerning dog-related issues and establishes strict liability offenses for violations related to dangerous dogs. The bill also includes provisions for the humane treatment of dogs, penalties for harming service animals, and mandates reporting of dog bites by healthcare providers. Overall, Avery's Law aims to enhance public safety, streamline dog ownership regulations, and ensure responsible management of dangerous and assistance dogs.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 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, 2921.321, 955.021, 955.022, 955.013, 955.023, 955.09, 955.08, 955.24, 955.23, 955.262, 955.21, 955.25, 955.39, 955.51, 955.52, 955.53, 955.99
As Reported By House Committee: 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, 2921.321, 955.021, 955.022, 955.013, 955.023, 955.09, 955.08, 955.24, 955.23, 955.262, 955.21, 955.25, 955.39, 955.51, 955.52, 955.53, 955.99
As Passed By House: 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, 2921.321, 955.021, 955.022, 955.013, 955.023, 955.09, 955.08, 955.24, 955.23, 955.262, 955.21, 955.25, 955.39, 955.51, 955.52, 955.53, 955.99
As Reported By Senate Committee: 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, 2921.321, 955.021, 955.022, 955.013, 955.023, 955.09, 955.08, 955.24, 955.23, 955.262, 955.21, 955.25, 955.39, 955.51, 955.52, 955.53, 955.99
As Passed By Senate: 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, 2921.321, 955.021, 955.022, 955.013, 955.023, 955.09, 955.08, 955.24, 955.23, 955.262, 955.21, 955.25, 955.39, 955.51, 955.52, 955.53, 955.99
As Enrolled: 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, 2921.321, 955.021, 955.022, 955.013, 955.023, 955.09, 955.08, 955.24, 955.23, 955.262, 955.21, 955.25, 955.39, 955.51, 955.52, 955.53, 955.99