Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 417: Regards animal abuse offenses and penalties
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 417 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on August 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards animal abuse offenses and penalties. Primary sponsor: Phil Plummer (Republican), Tom Young (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): Reported - Substitute.
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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 109.803, 955.54, 955.99, 959.131, 959.99, 2921.321, and 2929.18 and to enact sections 955.55, 955.56, and 955.57 of the Revised Code to prohibit the abuse of a companion animal corpse, to prohibit an animal abuse offender from owning a dog in certain circumstances, and to establish mandatory fines for violations of an animal abuse offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Plummer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Cindy Abrams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Bernie Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported - Substitute
- Referred to committee
- Introduced