Indiana House Bill 1366 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-17 - First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Pending: House Courts and Criminal Code Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Firearm storage. Prohibits a person from keeping or storing a loaded firearm on any premises controlled by the person if the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm. Provides that a child's possession of a firearm resulting from a person's knowing or intentional failure to secure a firearm is a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense. Specifies certain defenses. Provides that a child's use of an unsecured firearm resulting in injury or death to any other person due to a person's knowing or intentional failure to secure a firearm is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense. Specifies certain defenses. Specifies certain sign requirements for retail dealers. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.

Firearm storage.

Rep. Mitch Gore [D]

Rep. Carey Hamilton [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-01-17	House	First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
2023-01-17	House	Authored by Representative Gore
2023-01-17	House	Coauthored by Representative Hamilton

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1366/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1366/#1.INTR