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Senate unanimously passes 'Avery's Law' tightening dangerous-dog rules
Summary
The Senate passed Substitute House Bill 247, known as Avery's Law, which requires courts to order euthanasia for dogs that kill or cause certain serious injuries and raises penalties and insurance requirements for owners of designated dangerous or vicious dogs. The measure passed unanimously, 33–0.
The Senate unanimously approved Substitute House Bill 247, named "Avery's Law," which revises Ohio's dangerous- and vicious-dog statutes.
Senator Manning, speaking in support, said the bill "makes numerous changes" to allow courts to order that dogs be humanely euthanized if they kill or cause certain serious injuries,…
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