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House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | March 26, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Ray | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Michele Grim | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | April 2, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba Michelle Gonzalez | Rascal Charities, Inc | Proponent | Download |
| Mirna Bowman | Columbus Dog Connection | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Leanne Bertani | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Kirsten Knight | Adopt A Pit Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Mary Beth Bergenstein | FIDO's Companion Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Tami Schmidt | All Species | Proponent | Download |
| Meleena Bowers | Batta Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Robin Craft | Black and Orange Cat Foundation | Proponent | Download |
| Cindy Valerio | Community Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Gabriel Everhart | Forgotten 4-Paws | Proponent | Download |
| Carrie Wiesen | Friends of Stark Pound | Proponent | Download |
| Joan Ballitch | Heart of Ohio Pets (HOPE) | Proponent | Download |
| Charlene Milliner | Humane Society of Guernsey County | Proponent | Download |
| Cindie McCulloch | Humane Society of Greene County | Proponent | Download |
| Teresa Hildebrand | PAWS of Muskingum County | Proponent | Download |
| Cathy Ruther | Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Connie Strobbe | PAWS Animal Shelter (Champaign County) | Proponent | Download |
| Betty Miranda | Rural Ohio Cats and Kittens | Proponent | Download |
| Sue Cheslock | SART | Proponent | Download |
| Starlene Kinser | Star's Cat Connection | Proponent | Download |
| Salina Wenzel | A Brighter Day | Proponent | Download |
| Annette Volk | Heartt Animal Refuge | Proponent | Download |
| Jean Keating | Lucas County Pit Crew | Proponent | Download |
| Jennifer Salyers | Humane Society of Morrow County | Proponent | Download |
| Susan Geier | SAVE Ohio Pets | Proponent | Download |
| Lee Schrader, DVM | Fayette Regional Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | October 1, 2025 | 3rd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Seegers | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Beth Sheehan | Paws and the Law | Opponent | Download |
| Peggy Kaplan | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Judith Cooper | Animal Welfare League of Scioto County | Proponent | Download |
| Amy Siefer | Colony Cats & Dogs | Proponent | Download |
| Lisa Weaner | Fort Defiance Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Melissa Gundlach | Humane Society of Erie County | Proponent | Download |
| Rodney Shelton | Lake County Dog Warden | Proponent | Download |
| Julie Mercer | Pike Pet Pals | Proponent | Download |
| Jennifer McCarty | Berea Animal Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Keri Huff | Medina Meow Fix | Proponent | Download |
| Jenn Thomas | Ross County Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Kelly Pocock | Sandusky County Dog Warden | Proponent | Download |
| Jim Trakas | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Leanne Bertani | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | October 22, 2025 | 4th Hearing | Download |
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ways and Means | February 10, 2026 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Michele Grim | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download |
| Representative Sharon Ray | The Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ways and Means | March 24, 2026 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Schroth, Northwest district president | Ohio County Dog Wardens Association, NW | Proponent | Download |
| A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM | Rascal Charities | Proponent | Download |
| Rodney Shelton, Dog Warden | Lake County Dog Warden's Office | Proponent | Download |
| Hayley Sturtz, Manager | Coshocton County Animal Shelter | Proponent | Download |
| David McIntyre, Chief Dog Warden | Portage County Dog Warden's Office | Proponent | Download |
| Jenn Thomas, Executive Director | Ross County Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Lourdes Falconi, MD | Proponent | Download | |
| Lesa Heredia, Executive Director | Humane Society of Ottawa County | Proponent | Download |
| Lisa Kime, President | Golden Retrievers in Need | Proponent | Download |
| Krissi Hawke, Executive Director | Clark County Society | Proponent | Download |
| Brittney May, Director | Crazy Cats Animal Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Tami Schmidt, Director | All Species Adoption Program | Proponent | Download |
| Julie Martini, Director | For the Love of Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Robin Craft, Founder | Black and Orange Cat Foundation | Proponent | Download |
| Annette Volk, Board Member | The HEARTT Animal Refuge | Proponent | Download |
| Richelle Fair, Executive Director | Highland Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Betty Miranda | Rural Ohio Cats and Kittens | Proponent | Download |
| Kirsten Knight, Esq | Adopt a Pit Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Julie Shellhammer, Dog Warden | Allen County Dog Warden | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Lee Schrader, DVM | Fayette Regional Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Carolyn Evans, Director | Cincinnati Animal Care | Proponent | Download |
| Mary Jane Johnson, Director | PAWS Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Connie Dekker, Secretary | Columbus Pet Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Sue Cheslock, Director | SART | Proponent | Download |
| Amy Hunt, President | Multiple Breed Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Mirna Bowman | Columbus Dog Connection | Proponent | Download |
| Meleena Bowers, Board Member | Batta Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Meleena Bowers, Board of Directors | Batta Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Sharyl Pancallo | The Canine Collective | Proponent | Download |
| Amy Siefer, Director | Colony Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Lisa Weaner, Executive Director | Fort Defiance Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Cindy McCulloch, President | Humane Society of Greene County | Proponent | Download |
| Charlene Milliner, Humane Agent | Humane Society of Guernsey County | Proponent | Download |
| Cindy Yanez, Dog Warden | Harrison County Dog Pound | Proponent | Download |
| Julia Frankland | JJ's Ruff Roads | Proponent | Download |
| Jean Keating | Lucas County Pit Crew | Proponent | Download |
| Keri Huff, Director | Medina Meow Fix | Proponent | Download |
| Jennifer Salyers, Board | Humane Society of Morrow County | Proponent | Download |
| Carolyn Hayes, director | Pets Uniting People | Proponent | Download |
| Lauri Cook, president | Cat Roundup Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Kelly Pocock, Dog Warden | Sandusky County Dog Warden | Proponent | Download |
| Susan Geier, Co-Director | Save Ohio Pets | Proponent | Download |
| Judy Cooper, Trustee | AWL of Scioto County | Proponent | Download |
| Carrie Wiesen, President | Friends of Stark Pound | Proponent | Download |
| Carrie Wiesen, President | Friends of Stark Pound | Proponent | Download |
| Peggy Kaplan | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Tony Seegers | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Leanne Bertani | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Jim Trakas | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
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