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State Rep. Cindy Abrams briefs Harrison on new Ohio laws: dog ordinances, fentanyl penalties, property tax relief
Summary
State Rep. Cindy Abrams told Harrison council members about several recently passed bills — including changes to dog-control laws (Avery’s Law), tougher fentanyl penalties, property tax relief bills and a new offense for grooming — and previewed the capital budget timeline.
State Rep. Cindy Abrams addressed the Harrison City Council to outline recent state legislation and carry local project updates to the city’s leadership.
Abrams, who identified herself and her committee assignments, highlighted House Bill 247 ("Avery's Law") and said the legislature substantially revised the state dog-control statutes to define nuisance, dangerous and vicious dogs and to clarify the dog warden process. She described the change as intended to create clear court processes rather than rely on informal labeling.
Abrams also discussed…
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