OH HB447

Adds new offense of "intentionally killing a police dog in the line of duty," classified as a felony of the first degree.

Prohibits knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical harm to a police dog or horse when assisting a law enforcement officer or when the offender knows it is a police dog or horse.

Creates reckless endangerment offenses including taunting, striking, throwing objects at, or interfering with police dogs or horses in ways that inhibit officer control or release the animal.

Establishes penalties ranging from second-degree misdemeanor to third-degree felony depending on severity of harm, with enhanced penalties for death or serious physical harm.

Requires offenders to pay veterinary bills, equipment damages, retraining costs, and replacement costs for police dogs or horses killed or seriously harmed as a result of the violation.