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Proposed Indiana Firearm Legislation HB1657

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Second amendment protection.

Description: Second amendment protection. Provides that no person or entity has the authority to enforce, attempt to enforce, or participate in any way in enforcing particular federal laws concerning firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition against a law abiding citizen. Specifies penalties and causes of action concerning a political subdivision or law enforcement agency that: (1) employs a law enforcement officer who knowingly violates these provisions; or (2) knowingly employs a federal official who knowingly takes certain actions concerning the enforcement or implementation of federal firearms laws. Specifies exceptions. Makes findings and defines terms.

Session: 2025 Regular Session

Last Action: First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Last Action Date: January 21, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Lorissa Sweet (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 21, 2025 Authored by Representative Sweet
House Jan 21, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 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

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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