The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 344 on possession of a firearm by an illegal alien. Sponsor Rep. Lucas explained that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully present in the United States and knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm commits unlawful possession of a firearm by an alien, a Level 6 felony.
The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support. The bill passed 9-0.
Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/344