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.
Sponsored bills
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing 86 volunteer firefighters with 50 years of service to fire departments across Indiana.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to establish an interim study committee to research and develop a model program for local governments to provide oversight of fire and emergency services through a cooperative fire and emergency services commission.
Honoring Laura Welborn on her years of service in the media.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 16, 2022, as a day to honor the work and mission of the regions of the American Red Cross serving the state of Indiana.
Requires the Indiana war memorials commission (IWMC) to propose the construction of a suitable monument to the men and women of Indiana who lost their lives in the global war on terrorism. Requires the IWMC to conduct five public meetings concerning the proposed monument. Provides that a meeting must be held in Indianapolis and in each of the four regions of Indiana. Requires the IWMC to submit a detailed description of the proposed monument to the legislative council and the governor before November 1, 2022.
Establishes the 1977 fund defined contribution plan (plan). Provides that current employees may make contributions to the plan. Specifies rules and requirements for the plan concerning items that include member elections, member contributions, vesting, rollover distributions, and withdrawal of funds. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on pension management oversight.)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name the bridge over Wade Creek on State Road 156 in Patriot, Indiana, in honor of Corporal Barry Lynn Brinegar.
Establishes the Indiana cyber civilian corps program (program). Provides that the program includes civilian volunteers who have expertise in addressing cybersecurity incidents and may volunteer at the invitation of the office of technology (office) to provide rapid response assistance to a client in need of expert assistance during a recognition of a potential vulnerability that could lead to a cybersecurity incident. Requires the office to develop and administer the program. Provides that the work product of a cyber civilian corps volunteer or advisor, including any information voluntarily submitted to the volunteer or advisor, is exempt from disclosure. Provides that a cyber civilian corps volunteer or advisor is immune from tort liability for an injury to a person or damage to property that occurred while deployed and acting on behalf of the office if certain conditions are met.
Exempts military pay earned by members of an active component of the armed forces of the United States from the individual income tax. Phases in the exemption over four years beginning in taxable year 2024. (Current law exempts from the individual income tax the military pay earned by members of the National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces of the United States while serving on active duty.)