Firearms matters.
Summary
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.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Feb 2022
House Passage
Jan 2022
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2022
Last action Feb 24, 2022
Floor votes · House Jan 11, 2022
How they voted
64–29
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 100
Jan 11, 2022
D
Democratic29
89% Nay
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican70
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
3
Feb 24, 2022
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure
upper
Jan 12, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Senate
lower
Jan 11, 2022
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 8: yeas 64, nays 29
lower
Jan 10, 2022
Amended
Amendment #2 (Gore) ruled out of order
lower
Jan 10, 2022
Amended
Amendment #1 (Andrade) ruled out of order
lower
Jan 10, 2022
Amended
Amendment #3 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote
lower
Jan 6, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
lower
4 primary · 35 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Smaltz
RRepublican
P
Eric Koch
RRepublican
P
Erin Houchin
RRepublican
P
Jim Tomes
RRepublican
Co
Bob Behning
RRepublican
Co
Bob Heaton
RRepublican
Co
Brad Barrett
RRepublican
Co
Bruce Borders
RRepublican
Co
Chris Garten
RRepublican
Co
Chris Jeter
RRepublican
Co
Chris Judy
RRepublican
Co
Chris May
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Ledbetter
RRepublican
Co
Craig Snow
RRepublican
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