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IN HB1258
Crimes of violence.

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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
01/29/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Crimes of violence. Revises and consolidates the definition of "crime of violence". Amends the definition of violent offender to mean a person who is convicted of an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence or a person who is charged with an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence. Amends the definition of "violent arrestee" to mean a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence that is a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or a Level 5 felony. Removes provisions concerning repeat violent arrestees. Amends the definition of "violent criminal" to mean a person convicted of a crime of violence. Adds: (1) dangerous possession of a firearm with two priors; and (2) unlawful carrying of a handgun with two priors; to the crimes of violence list. Makes a technical correction and conforming changes.

AI Summary

This bill updates the definition of "crime of violence" to a new section of Indiana law (IC 35-31.5-2-79) and makes conforming changes throughout various statutes. It also adds "dangerous possession of a firearm with two priors" and "unlawful carrying of a handgun with two priors" to the list of crimes of violence. The bill revises the definitions of "violent offender" and "violent arrestee" to align with the updated definition of crime of violence and removes provisions related to repeat violent arrestees. These changes are intended to consolidate and clarify the legal definitions and applications related to violent crimes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed (on 02/19/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1258/details
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/fiscal-notes/HB1258.05.ENGS.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/HB1258.05.ENGS.pdf
Senate Amendment #5 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/amendments/HB1258.04.COMS.AMS005.pdf
Senate Amendment #6 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/amendments/HB1258.04.COMS.AMS006.pdf
Senate Amendment #4 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/amendments/HB1258.04.COMS.AMS004.pdf
Senate Amendment #3 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/amendments/HB1258.04.COMS.AMS003.pdf
Senate Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/amendments/HB1258.04.COMS.AMS001.pdf
Senate Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/amendments/HB1258.04.COMS.AMS002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/HB1258.04.COMS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/fiscal-notes/HB1258.04.COMS.FN001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 10, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/votesheets/HB1258.03.ENGH.00.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/committee-reports/HB1258.03.ENGH.CRS001.pdf
Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1258.03.ENGH.AMS01.pdf
Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/committee-amendments/drafts/AM125801.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/fiscal-notes/HB1258.03.ENGH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/HB1258.03.ENGH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/fiscal-notes/HB1258.03.ENGH.FN001.pdf
House Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/amendments/HB1258.02.COMH.AMH001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/HB1258.02.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/fiscal-notes/HB1258.02.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/committee-reports/HB1258.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 14, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/votesheets/HB1258.01.INTR.02.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/HB1258.01.INTR.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1258/fiscal-notes/HB1258.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
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