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OH SB369
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Louis Blessing
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AI Summary
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Prohibits force-feeding domestic poultry (ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, quail) through gavage, cramming, or similar methods that cause birds to ingest more food than they would voluntarily consume
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Bans the distribution, sale, or offering for sale of force-fed products, including foie gras, magret, confit, pâté, fattened carcasses, rendered fats, feathers, and down
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First-time violators receive a written warning from the Director of Agriculture
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Subsequent violations carry a civil penalty of up to $100 per offense, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense
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Violators may appeal civil penalty assessments under Chapter 119 of the Revised Code
Legislative Description
Prohibit the force-feeding of birds
Commerce
Last Action
Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources
3/4/2026