Legislative Update

firearms

Houses of worship and firearms

Filed Under: Criminal

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 33 on houses of worship and firearms, authored by Sen. Sandlin. The bill permits a person who may legally possess a firearm to possess a firearm on school property if the person possesses the firearm: (1) as an employee or volunteer of a house of worship located on the school property; or (2) while attending a worship service or religious … [Read more...] about Houses of worship and firearms

Handgun licensing

Filed Under: Civil

The Senate heard SB 237 on handgun licensing, authored by Sen. Bray.  The bill provides the following: increases the duration of a four-year handgun license to five years. requires a law enforcement officer to whom an application for a handgun license is made to determine the applicant's: (1) country of citizenship; (2) place of birth; and (3) alien or admission number issued by … [Read more...] about Handgun licensing

Requirements to carry a handgun without a permit

Filed Under: Criminal

The House Public Policy Committee heard HB 1424 authored by Rep. Wesco on repealing requirements to carry a handgun without a permit. The original bill provided that a resident of Indiana who is not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun may carry a handgun without first obtaining or possessing a license to carry a handgun from the state. The author presented an … [Read more...] about Requirements to carry a handgun without a permit

Handgun matters

Filed Under: Civil

H.E.A. 1071, P.L. 221 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that certain persons protected by a civil protection order may carry a handgun without a license for: (1) 60 days after the date the civil protection order is issued; or (2) 60 days after the date the person applies for a license to carry a handgun, if the person applies for the license during the 60-day period following … [Read more...] about Handgun matters