Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

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

Enacted Last action March 20, 2026: Effective 3/20/26

Plain-language summary

HB 247 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs. Primary sponsor: Kevin Miller (Republican), Meredith Lawson‐Rowe (Democratic). It lists 94 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Effective 3/20/26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kevin Miller (Republican); Meredith Lawson‐Rowe (Democratic). 94 co-sponsors.