Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 621 — Alter the law governing the regulation of pet stores

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill aims to change regulations for pet stores.

The bill seeks to amend existing laws related to how pet stores are regulated. It specifically amends section 956.181 and repeals section 956.23 of the Revised Code.

Summary

To amend section 956.181 and to repeal section 956.23 of the Revised Code to alter the law governing the regulation of pet stores.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the regulation of pet stores by modifying the funding mechanisms and repealing certain sections of the law.

  • Section 956.181

    All money collected by the director of agriculture from license fees under section 956.21 and civil penalties assessed under section 956.22 of the Revised Code shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the pet store license fund, which is hereby created. The fund shall also consist of money appropriated to it. → All money collected by the director of agriculture from license fees under section 956.21 and civil penalties assessed under section 956.22 of the Revised Code shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the pet store license fund, which is hereby created. The fund shall also consist of money appropriated to it.

    This change clarifies the creation and funding of the pet store license fund without altering its established provisions.

  • Section 956.181

    the purpose of administering sections 956.19 to 956.23 956.22 of the Revised Code and rules adopted under section 956.03 of the Revised Code as those rules apply to those sections. → the purpose of administering sections 956.19 to 956.22 of the Revised Code and rules adopted under section 956.03 of the Revised Code as those rules apply to those sections.

    This change corrects a numbering issue in the referenced sections related to the administration of the pet store regulations.

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 621 do?
To amend section 956.181 and to repeal section 956.23 of the Revised Code to alter the law governing the regulation of pet stores.
Who sponsors HB 621?
HB 621 is sponsored by Michele Grim (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 621?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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