Ohio HB338: Enact Andy's Law

What the bill says

To amend sections 121.03, 2903.01, 2903.11, 2903.13, 2921.36, 2921.38, 2929.03, 2929.14, and 5120.01 and to enact sections 2941.1427, 5120.012, 5120.361, 5120.491, and 5120.85 of the Revised Code to enact Andy's Law to increase the penalty for assaulting or causing the death of specified victims at state or local correctional institutions and to make changes to department of rehabilitation and correction policies and procedures.

From the amended text, November 19, 2025:

To amend sections 121.03, 2903.01, 2903.11, 2903.13, 2921.36, 2921.38, 2929.03, 2929.14, and 5120.01 and to enact sections 2941.1427, 5120.012, 5120.361, 5120.491, and 5120.85 of the Revised Code to enact Andy's Law to increase the penalty for assaulting or causing the death of specified victims at state or local correctional institutions and to make changes to department of rehabilitation and correction policies and procedures. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That sections 121.03, 2903.01, 2903.11, 2903.13, 2921.36, 2921.38, 2929.03, 2929.14, and 5120.01 be amended and sections 2941.1427, 5120.012, 5120.361, 5120.491, and 5120.85 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 121.03. The following administrative department heads shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, and shall hold their offices during the term of the appointing governor, and are subject to removal at the pleasure of the governor. (A) The director of budget and management; (B) The director of commerce; (C) The director of transportation; (D) The director of agriculture; (E) The director of job and family services; (F) The director of children and youth; (G) The director of public safety; (H) The superintendent of insurance; (I) The director of development; (J) The tax commissioner; (K) The director of administrative services; (L) The director of …

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Sponsors

• Mark Johnson (R, 92) · primary sponsor
• Phil Plummer (R, 39) · primary sponsor
• Cindy Abrams (R, 29)
• Tim Barhorst (R, 85)
• Adam Bird (R, 63)
• Sean Brennan (D, 14)
• Thaddeus Claggett (R, 68)
• Gary Click (R, 88)
• Rodney Creech (R, 40)
• Kellie Deeter (R, 54)
• Michael Dovilla (R, 17)
• Haraz Ghanbari (R, 75)

Latest actions

1. February 11, 2026: Referred to committee
2. November 25, 2025: Introduced
3. November 19, 2025: Passed
4. November 19, 2025: Reported - Substitute
5. June 11, 2025: Referred to committee
6. June 10, 2025: Introduced

Votes

• Passed (November 19, 2025): 82 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Favorable Passage (November 19, 2025): 11 yea, 1 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HB338?

HB338 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Enact Andy's Law.

What does HB338 do?

In its own words: To amend sections 121.03, 2903.01, 2903.11, 2903.13, 2921.36, 2921.38, 2929.03, 2929.14, and 5120.01 and to enact sections 2941.1427, 5120.012, 5120.361, 5120.491, and 5120.85 of the Revised Code to enact Andy's Law to increase the penalty for assaulting or causing the death of specified victims at state or local correctional institutions and to make changes to department of rehabilitation and correction policies and procedures.

What is the status of HB338?

In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: Referred to committee (February 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB338?

Mark Johnson (R, 92), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB338?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb338