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Proposed Indiana Firearm Legislation SB0029

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Storage of firearms.

Description: Storage of firearms. Prohibits a person from keeping or storing a firearm on any premises controlled by the person if one or more of the following conditions apply: (1) The person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm. (2) A permanent or temporary resident of the premises is disqualified, ineligible, or prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law. (3) A permanent or temporary resident of the premises poses a risk of imminent personal injury to himself or herself or any other individual. Provides that a failure to secure a firearm that results in injury to, or the death of, another person is a Level 6 felony. Enhances the offense to a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior, unrelated conviction for the offense. Specifies certain defenses. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.

Session: 2020 Regular Session

Last Action: Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor

Last Action Date: January 6, 2020

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Mark Stoops (D); J.D. Ford (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 4% (2 of 50)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 6, 2020 Authored by Senator Stoops
Senate Jan 6, 2020 First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Senate Jan 6, 2020 Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Dec 23, 2019 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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