OH HB417

Prohibits persons convicted of felony animal abuse offenses from owning any dog; those convicted of misdemeanor animal abuse offenses are banned from dog ownership for two years following release or conviction

Creates a "Do Not Adopt" registry maintained by the Ohio Auditor of State listing individuals prohibited from owning dogs due to animal abuse convictions, made publicly available online

Establishes mandatory fines of $2,500 for misdemeanor or fifth-degree felony animal abuse offenses, with fines of $2,500 to the statutory maximum for third and fourth-degree felony offenses

Requires all dogs adopted from municipal/county dog pounds or humane societies to be spayed or neutered before transfer of ownership

Mandates at least two hours of annual peace officer continuing education be dedicated to animal welfare and cruelty laws under Chapter 959 of the Revised Code