Firearm storage.
- Introduced Dec 1, 2025
- In committee Dec 1, 2025
- Died
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Provides that a person having the care of a dependent who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally fails to secure a loaded firearm in the person's residence or vehicle commits neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony, if the dependent uses the firearm to cause bodily injury or death to any person. Enhances the offense to a Level 5 felony in particular instances. Specifies exceptions and defenses. Specifies sign requirements for retail dealers. Defines terms and makes conforming amendments.
Every action
2 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseAuthored by Representative Gore
- CommitteeFirst reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · House Courts and Criminal Code
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Mitch GoreD Primary sponsor · District 89
From Indiana's official records (iga.in.gov), checked Nov 14, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.