The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 325 on burglary and robbery of a gun retailer authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill defines gun retailer and increases the penalty for burglary to a Level 4 felony and robbery to a level 3 felony if the offense is committed on the premises of a firearm retail establishment. The bill passed 8-1 and was recommitted to … [Read more...] about Burglary and robbery of a gun retailer
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Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
H.E.A. 1235, P.L. 170 Effective: March 15, 2024 Provides that only the State of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, seller, or dealer, concerning certain matters. Prohibits a political subdivision from otherwise independently bringing or maintaining such an … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1235 concerning prohibited causes of action concerning firearms sponsored by Sen. Freeman. The author, Rep. Jeter, explained that the bill provides only the State of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
Right of state officer to carry a handgun in the capitol
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 14 on right of state officer or employee to carry a handgun in the capitol authored by Sen. Tomes and Sen. Bohacek. The bill defines "state officer or employee" as an individual who holds the elected office of attorney general, secretary of state, state comptroller, or treasurer of state, or who is a full time employee of … [Read more...] about Right of state officer to carry a handgun in the capitol
Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1235 on prohibited causes of action concerning firearms authored by Rep. Jeter and Rep. Manning. The bill provides that only the state of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, seller, or dealer, concerning certain matters; prohibits a … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms