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Coalition briefed on Andy’s Law (Ohio HB 338); members voice concern about prison program access
Summary
Brooke Wagner summarized Ohio House Bill 338 (Andy’s Law), aimed at increasing staff safety in correctional settings; members noted the bill's changes to visitation and programming could constrain education and rehabilitative services for incarcerated people.
Brooke Wagner provided a legislative update on Ohio House Bill 338, known in the meeting as "Andy’s Law," which the summary said is intended to increase safety for correctional staff through enhanced penalties and security measures and to change visitation and programming. Wagner said the bill has raised concerns about potential reductions in access to education and rehabilitative services for incarcerated individuals.
The minutes record the concern but do not include bill text or proponents’ statements; the coalition did not take a formal position during the Jan. 20 meeting. Members were informed of the potential implications for reentry programming and were encouraged to monitor the bill's progress.
