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Proposed Indiana Firearm Legislation SB0078

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Possession of firearms on school property. 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 ceremony conducted at a house of worship located on the school property.

Description: Possession of firearms on school property. 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 ceremony conducted at a house of worship located on the school property.

Session: 2017 Regular Session

Last Action: Senator Tomes added as second author

Last Action Date: January 24, 2017

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Jack Sandlin (R); James Tomes (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 4% (2 of 50)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 24, 2017 Senator Tomes added as second author
Senate Jan 3, 2017 Authored by Senator Sandlin
Senate Jan 3, 2017 First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Dec 29, 2016 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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