Ethan’s law ceremonial bill signing Tuesday

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A ceremonial bill signing for Ethan’s Law will be held later Tuesday in Frankfort. House Bill 258, also known as Ethan’s Law, officially became law on Monday alongside nearly two hundred other bills.

H.B. 258 was passed in honor of Ethan, a dog rescued from severe neglect in 2021. The measure expands the definition of the torture of a dog or cat and strengthens state laws against animal abuse.

Today’s ceremonial signing will take place in the Capitol Rotunda at 2:00 p.m. with lawmakers and Secretary of State Michael Adams in attendance.