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Pit Bull Ban

Bill Number: OH H.B. 568
Bill Status: Pending
HSUS Position: Oppose
Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Tyrone Yates (D, 33)
Legislature Status: In Session

Prohibits the owning, keeping, or harboring of pit bull dogs beginning ninety days after the effective date of the act and requires specified officers to seize and euthanize all pit bull dogs after that date.

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Text of H.B. 568