OH HB37

Redefines "dangerous dog" to include dogs that cause any injury to a person, injure/kill another dog, or have three or more violations of confinement requirements with owner convictions

Redefines "vicious dog" to include dogs that cause serious injury or death to a person, or cause injury/serious injury/death after already being designated as dangerous

Requires dangerous dog owners to obtain at least $100,000 liability insurance, register with the county dog warden for a $50 annual fee, microchip the dog, and post warning signs at their residence

Increases penalties for violations involving dogs that cause injury or death, ranging from first-degree misdemeanor for non-serious injuries up to fourth-degree felony for killing/seriously injuring a person with prior violations

Extends from 3 to 5 years the prohibition on persons convicted of violent felonies, drug crimes, or certain weapons offenses from owning unspayed/unneutered dogs or dangerous dogs