H.E.A. 1258, P.L. 85-2026
Effective: July 1, 2026
- Revises and consolidates the definition of “crime of violence”.
- Amends the definition of violent offender to mean a person who is convicted of an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence or a person who is charged with an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence.
- Amends the definition of “violent arrestee” to mean a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence that is a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or a Level 5 felony.
- Removes provisions concerning repeat violent arrestees.
- Amends the definition of “violent criminal” to mean a person convicted of a crime of violence.
- Adds: (1) dangerous possession of a firearm with two priors; and (2) unlawful carrying of a handgun with two priors; to the crimes of violence list.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1258/