Bill > SB0082

This bill amends Indiana law to specifically allow Marion County (which contains a consolidated city, Indianapolis) to create more restrictive firearms regulations beyond state law, but only if those regulations are first recommended by a local law enforcement agency. The bill provides a list of potential regulatory actions that could be implemented, including requiring safe firearm storage, mandating handgun carry licenses, expanding background checks, prohibiting assault weapon purchases, raising the minimum firearm purchase age to 21, and implementing "red flag" laws for firearm seizure from dangerous individuals. These local regulations must still conform to both the U.S. and Indiana state constitutions. The bill builds upon existing exceptions to Indiana's firearm regulation preemption law, which currently prevents most local governments from creating firearms regulations more stringent than state law. By specifically targeting counties with consolidated cities, this bill creates a unique provision that would allow Marion County to potentially implement more comprehensive local firearms control measures, provided they originate from and are recommended by local law enforcement agencies.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/82/details