Gerberry re-introduces Nitro's Law

COLUMBUS — A Mahoning Valley lawmaker has re-introduced legislation that would allow stiffer criminal penalties against kennel owners who abuse animals in their care.

This is the third general assembly that state Rep. Ronald Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, has offered “Nitro’s Bill,” named in memory of a dog that starved to death at a Youngstown-area business.

Gerberry is joined by Rep. Cheryl Grossman, a Republican from the Columbus area and majority whip of the chamber, in sponsoring the legislation, with bipartisan support among 18 co-sponsors.

“I’m hopeful that we can expedite the process and get it to the Senate as quickly as possible,” Gerberry said.

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