HB338

Enact Andy's Law

Chamber Passed·11/19/25

Ohio HB338, known as Andy's Law, increases penalties for assaults on specific victims and modifies Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Ohio HB338, also referred to as Andy's Law, enhances penalties for assaulting or causing the death of specified victims at state or local correctional institutions. It mandates additional prison terms for offenses involving firearms, bodily substances, and other dangerous items. The bill also modifies Department of Rehabilitation and Correction policies, including the use of police dogs to identify contraband, restrictions on tablet use for inmates, and requirements for wardens' employment history.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 11–1 · Nov 19, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

Jun 3

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary (Cont.) 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Feb 11

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Nov 25, 2025

Senate

Introduced

Nov 19, 2025

House

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary