Bill > HB1077

Introduced Session

Firearms matters. Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Prohibits certain individuals from knowingly or intentionally carrying a handgun. Creates the crime of "unlawful carrying of a handgun" and specifies the penalties for committing this crime. Allows particular individuals who do not meet the requirements to receive a handgun license and are not otherwise prohibited to carry a handgun in limited places. Allows a resident of Indiana to obtain in certain circumstances a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Makes theft of a firearm a Level 5 felony. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments and repeals obsolete provisions.

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Gary Byrne (R)*,  John Crane (R)*,  Chris Garten (R)*,  Erin Houchin (R)*,  Eric Koch (R)*,  Dennis Kruse (R)*,  Mark Messmer (R)*,  Ben Smaltz (R)*,  Jim Tomes (R)*,  R. Michael Young (R)*,  David Abbott (R),  Brad Barrett (R),  Bob Behning (R),  Bruce Borders (R),  Martin Carbaugh (R),  Tony Cook (R),  Michelle Davis (R),  J. Michael Davisson (R),  Karen Engleman (R),  Randall Frye (R),  Douglas Gutwein (R),  Bob Heaton (R),  Dave Heine (R),  Matt Hostettler (R),  Chris Jeter (R),  Chris Judy (R),  Ryan Lauer (R),  Cindy Ledbetter (R),  Matthew Lehman (R),  Daniel Leonard (R),  Shane Lindauer (R),  Jim Lucas (R),  Ethan Manning (R),  Chris May (R),  Peggy Mayfield (R),  Zach Payne (R),  Craig Snow (R),  Jake Teshka (R),  Heath VanNatter (R),  Tim Wesco (R), 

Pursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure (on 02/24/2022)

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