FOX8 Cleveland

Ohio’s Avery’s Law takes effect, working to prevent dog attacks

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) — A new Ohio law aimed at preventing dangerous dog attacks is now in effect. “Avery’s Law,” named after an 11-year-old girl injured in a 2024 attack, increases penalties for ...
WVXU

Ohio lawmakers vote for update of vicious dog laws

In June 2024, two dogs attacked Avery Russell, causing disfigurement and severe post-traumatic stress. Now House Bill 247, named Avery's Law after the 12-year-old, has passed the Ohio Senate and is ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Ohio Senate passes ‘Avery’s Law’ to crack down on dangerous dogs and their owners

View NBC4’s previous coverage on House Bill 247 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio bill that would overhaul the state’s dangerous dog laws — including requiring the euthanasia ...
WDTN

Ohio’s Avery’s Law updates dangerous and vicious dog laws

Previous dog attack coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – There is a new law now in effect in Ohio: “Avery’s Law”. House Bill 247 was named after Avery Russell, the then-12-year-old victim of a severe ...
Columbus Dispatch

DeWine signs Ohio vicious dog law after newspaper investigation

Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a major overhaul of Ohio's dangerous dog laws, just 10 months after publication of an investigation into how Ohio's dangerous dog laws fail victims of vicious attacks ...