Proposed Indiana Firearm Legislation SB0248
Legislation Overview
Title: Firearm storage.
Description: Firearm storage. Provides that a person having the care of a dependent who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally fails to secure a loaded firearm in the person's residence or vehicle commits neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony, if the dependent uses the firearm to cause bodily injury or death to any person. Enhances the offense to a Level 5 felony in particular instances. Specifies exceptions and defenses. Specifies sign requirements for retail dealers. Defines terms and makes conforming amendments.
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Last Action: Senator Pol added as coauthor
Last Action Date: January 16, 2025
Sponsors
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3 sponsors: Andrea Hunley (D); Mark Spencer (D); Rodney Pol (D)
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (3 of 50)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Jan 16, 2025 | Senator Pol added as coauthor |
| Senate | Jan 9, 2025 | Authored by Senators Hunley and Spencer |
| Senate | Jan 9, 2025 | First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Introduced | Jan 9, 2025 | 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
