Breed specific legislation is a law or ordinance targeting a specific breed of domestic animal. Breed specific legislation is generally aimed at pit bulls and other breeds of dogs. Ohio HB 14 [full text of final version], which comes into …

Statewide Elimination of Breed Specific Legislation Goes into Effect Today Read more »

Last week in the Ohio General Assembly, Representatives Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Nancy Garland (D-New Albany) introduced a bill that would prohibit health insurers from considering gender. H.B. No. 551 reads in part – “No health insuring corporation shall …

Ohio Bill Would Prohibit Gender Considerations by Health Insurers Read more »

According to our friends at Hannah Report, “Gov. John Kasich signed three bills Tuesday, including Republican lawmakers’ bid to undo disputed election law changes and avoid a fall referendum. With the governor’s signature on SB295 (Coley), the battle over its …

Ohio Governor Kasich signs SB295 “fixing” HB194, repeal of which is scheduled for Fall 2012 Referendum Read more »