In a tragic and deeply disturbing case out of Ashland County, Ohio, justice has been served following the sentencing of a woman who allowed a dog to maul her handcuffed six-year-old son.

A new proposal at the Ohio Statehouse is sparking intense discussion among lawmakers, animal welfare advocates, and communities across the state. Representative Kevin Miller (R-Newark) is drafting legislation that would mandate euthanasia for dogs that seriously injure or kill a human during an unprovoked attack—removing judicial discretion that currently exists under Ohio law.