When was Ohio House Bill HB 338 introduced?

HB 338 was introduced on Jun 10, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 338 passed the House?

Yes, HB 338 has passed the House on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 338?

The latest action on HB 338 by the Senate was: Introduced on Nov 25, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 338?

HB 338 was introduced by Mark Johnson.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 338?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 338

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 338 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jun 10, 2025
Passed House
Nov 19, 2025
Passed Senate
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HB 338

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Senate • Nov 25, 2025: Introduced

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Mark Johnson
primary
(R - 92)
Phil Plummer
primary
(R - 39)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Tim Barhorst
cosponsor
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Rodney Creech
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla
cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Adam Holmes
cosponsor
James M. Hoops
cosponsor
Marilyn John
cosponsor
Angela N. King
cosponsor
Matthew Kishman
cosponsor
Roy Klopfenstein
cosponsor
Jeff LaRe
cosponsor
Brian Lorenz
cosponsor
Gayle Manning
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Riordan T. McClain
cosponsor
Kevin D. Miller
cosponsor
Melanie Miller
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
cosponsor
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
Scott Oelslager
cosponsor
Bob Peterson
cosponsor
Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Bill Roemer
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Nick Santucci
cosponsor
Jean Schmidt
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Brian Stewart
cosponsor
D. J. Swearingen
cosponsor
Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
Michelle Teska
cosponsor
Cecil Thomas
cosponsor
David Thomas
cosponsor
Andrea White
cosponsor
Josh Williams
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Heidi Workman
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Tom Young
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Votes

YES: 11

NO: 1

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB338/votes

YES: 82

NO: 3

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB338/votes

Actions

Nov 25, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Judiciary)
- Passed
Jun 11, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Jun 10, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Passed By HousePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Mark Johnson & Phil Plummer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by James Thomas Skaggs (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Jeffrey Noble (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Darren Price (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Christopher Mabe (Ohio Civil Service Employees Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Erinn Cottrill (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU of Ohio, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Gabe Davis (Ohio Justice & Policy Center, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Lisa Newman (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Zach Miller (Office of the Ohio Public Defender, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Katelynn Newman (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by William R. Cokonougher (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Geoffrey Davies (SEIU District 1199, WV/KY/OH, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Lisa Ragland (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Juli Lambert (Ross Correctional Institute, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Daphna Dyer (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Jeff Dieringer (SEIU District 1199, WV/KY/OH, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Fred Ward (Building Freedom Ohio, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Wendy Tarr (Accompanying Returning Citizens With Hope, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Joseph Zarycki (Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Jared Weiser (NFIB Ohio, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)
Testimony by Merissa Cooper (Children's Law Center Inc, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 19, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB338

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