Proposed Indiana Firearm Legislation SB0247
Legislation Overview
Title: Various firearms matters.
Description: Various firearms matters. Requires a person wishing to sell, trade, or transfer (transfer) a firearm to another person to transact the transfer through a dealer and provide the dealer with certain information. Specifies the background checks that a dealer must complete prior to the transaction. Permits a dealer to refuse to transact a firearm transfer. Requires a dealer to abort the transaction in other instances. Specifies requirements for a dealer who refuses to transact or aborts a firearm transfer. Makes a dealer immune from civil liability and damages in certain instances. Makes the offenses of firearm transfer fraud and the unlawful transfer of a firearm Level 6 felonies. Enhances both offenses in particular instances. Specifies exceptions and a defense. Requires a retail dealer to display a sign with language stating that failing to secure a firearm against unauthorized access poses a safety risk to children. Prohibits a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from selling or delivering a: (1) firearm that is not a handgun to a person who is less than 21 years of age; or (2) semiautomatic assault weapon. Defines terms.
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Last Action: Senators Jackson L and Spencer added as coauthors
Last Action Date: January 16, 2025
Sponsors
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3 sponsors: Andrea Hunley (D); La Keisha Jackson (D); Mark Spencer (D);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (3 of 50)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Jan 16, 2025 | Senators Jackson L and Spencer added as coauthors |
| Senate | Jan 9, 2025 | Authored by Senator Hunley |
| Senate | Jan 9, 2025 | First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Introduced | Jan 9, 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
