Proposed Indiana Firearm Legislation HB1012
Legislation Overview
Title: Firearm storage.
Description: Firearm storage. Prohibits a person from keeping or storing a loaded firearm on any premises controlled by the person if the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm. Provides that a child's possession of a firearm resulting from a person's knowing or intentional failure to secure a firearm is a Class C misdemeanor for the person responsible for control of the premises. Provides that the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense. Provides that a child's use of an unsecured firearm resulting in injury or death to any other person due to a person's knowing or intentional failure to secure a firearm is a Class A misdemeanor for the person responsible for control of the premises. Provides that the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense. Specifies certain defenses. Specifies particular sign requirements for retail dealers. Defines terms. Makes conforming amendments.
Session: 2022 Special Session
Last Action: First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures
Last Action Date: July 28, 2022
Sponsors
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2 sponsors: Mitch Gore (D); Carey Hamilton (D);
Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 2% (2 of 100)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| House | Jul 28, 2022 | Authored by Representative Gore |
| House | Jul 28, 2022 | Coauthored by Representative Hamilton |
| House | Jul 28, 2022 | First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Introduced | Jul 28, 2022 | state link | bill text |
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
| There are no amendments to this bill at this time | |||||
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
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Link: link to state bill page
