The bill S.B. No. 2025-2026, introduced by Senator Blessing and co-sponsored by Senator DeMora, aims to establish prohibitions against the force-feeding of birds in Ohio by enacting section 959.22 of the Revised Code. The bill defines key terms such as "bird," which includes various species of domestic poultry, and "force-feed," which refers to the practice of manually or mechanically making a bird ingest more food than it would voluntarily consume. It also specifies what constitutes a "force-fed product," including both food items like foie gras and non-food items like feathers.

Under the new legislation, it will be illegal for any person to knowingly force-feed a bird, hire someone to do so, or distribute and sell force-fed products. The bill outlines penalties for violations, including a written warning for first offenses and a civil penalty of up to one hundred dollars for subsequent offenses, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. Additionally, individuals assessed a civil penalty will have the right to appeal the assessment in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Revised Code.