Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
StateOhioIntroduced
HB 987: Create an income tax credit for dog registration fees
Jason Stephens
HB 987 status: Introduced (updated Aug 12, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 15/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
The bill creates a narrow nonrefundable tax credit that affects a specific, limited demographic of pet owners who pay state income taxes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides minor tax relief to dog owners
Risks
- Small reduction in state tax revenue
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Potential encouragement for responsible pet registration
Risks
- Nonrefundable nature limits benefit to those with tax liability
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
No fiscal impact analysis available to quantify state budget cost
Analysis scope
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