The House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee heard HB 1363 on various public safety matters authored by Rep. Bartels. The bill in relevant part: The Committee amended the relevant parts of the bill by consent to: The Integrated Public Safety Commission, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, and Indiana School Resource Officer Association testified in support of … [Read more...] about Various public safety matters
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Expungement of red flag law records
H.E.A. 1137, P.L. 32-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Requires a court to expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual is not dangerous and permits a court to expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual previously found dangerous is no longer dangerous. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Expungement of red flag law records
School and public safety matters
H.E.A. 1637, P.L. 238-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1637 … [Read more...] about School and public safety matters
Burglary and robbery of a gun retailer
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
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