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SR 223OHIOSession 136State Billsigned

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Ohio Senate honors State Wildlife Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Scout with 2025 Loyal Partner Award

Original title: Honoring Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Officer Scout as the recipients of the 2025 NAWEOA Loyal Partner Award.

Last action · November 12, 2025: AdoptedSponsors: Stephen A. Huffman and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio Senate adopted a paying tribute to State Wildlife Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Officer Scout for receiving the 2025 Loyal Partner Award from the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association.

Why it matters

Changes only the official recognition status of the recipients; no state funding, legal requirements, or public service changes are authorized by this .

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Officer Jason Keller

Receives official commendation and recognition from the Ohio Senate.

Directly affected

K-9 Officer Scout

Named alongside Officer Keller as a recipient of the legislative resolution and Loyal Partner Award tribute.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What award did Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Scout receive?

They received the 2025 Loyal Partner Award from the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association.

What agency does Officer Jason Keller work for?

He is a state wildlife officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Nov 12, 2025SenateFloor
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sr223_00_IN sr223_01_AS As Introduced Adopted by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 223 2025-2026 Senators Huffman, Wilson A R E S O L U T I O N […]

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Connected Entities

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association, Scout and 2 more

OrganizationOhio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife“State division where Officer Jason Keller is employed”Map →

OrganizationNorth American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association“Award-granting organization for the Loyal Partner Award”Map →

otherScout“K-9 partner to Officer Jason Keller”Map →

locationWarren County“Assignment location for Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Scout”Map →

PersonJason Keller“State wildlife officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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