Bill > SB185

This bill revises Ohio's dog law to comprehensively update regulations surrounding dog ownership, registration, and classification of dogs based on their behavior. The bill introduces more detailed definitions and procedures for categorizing dogs as nuisance, dangerous, or vicious dogs, and establishes specific requirements for owners of dogs in these categories. Key provisions include new registration requirements, more stringent confinement and control standards for dangerous and vicious dogs, and enhanced penalties for owners who fail to comply with these regulations. The bill also clarifies procedures for hearings to designate a dog's status, requires certain insurance and identification measures for dangerous dogs, and establishes more precise legal consequences for dog-related incidents. The legislation aims to improve public safety by creating clearer guidelines for dog ownership and providing local authorities with more tools to manage potentially dangerous animals. Notably, the bill introduces new requirements such as microchipping, specific confinement standards, and potential mandatory dog obedience training for owners of dogs that have exhibited problematic behaviors.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb185