Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 242: Authorize tax credit for dog spaying, neutering, or training
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 242 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorize tax credit for dog spaying, neutering, or training. Primary sponsor: Meredith Lawson‐Rowe (Democratic), Cecil Thomas (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for having a dog spayed or neutered or for completing a dog training course.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Lawson‐Rowe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Cecil Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Ismail Mohamed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced