A bill that would make cruelty to pets a felony — known as Goddard’s Law — passed the Ohio House and Senate on Wednesday.
House Bill 60 makes knowingly causing physical harm to a companion animal a fifth-degree felony, punishable by six months to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. That includes depriving a pet of food, water or shelter.
The bill unanimously passed the Senate and the House concurred with amendments in a 92-1 vote.
The bill is named after Dick Goddard, a long-time WJW Channel 8 weatherman and animal activist. Goddard, 85, announced his retirement last week.
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