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OH SB369

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Blessing

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • First-time violators receive a written warning from the Director of Agriculture

  • Subsequent violations carry a civil penalty of up to $100 per offense, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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