Proposed Indiana Firearm Legislation SB0026
Legislation Overview
Title: Prohibition of firearms at polling places.
Description: Prohibition of firearms at polling places. Prohibits a person from carrying a firearm in or near: (1) a chute; (2) polls; (3) certain areas where voters congregate or are likely to congregate; or (4) any room where ballots are being counted. Provides that the offense is a Class C misdemeanor. Enhances the offense to a: (1) Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense; or (2) Level 6 felony if the firearm is pointed at another person. Specifies: (1) a defense; and (2) certain notice requirements. Prohibits other defenses. Defines particular terms. Makes conforming amendments.
Session: 2024 Regular Session
Last Action: First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Last Action Date: January 8, 2024
Sponsors
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1 sponsors: Lonnie Randolph (D);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 50)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Jan 8, 2024 | Authored by Senator Randolph Lonnie M |
| Senate | Jan 8, 2024 | First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Introduced | Dec 21, 2023 | 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
