Indiana · House Bill 1021 · 124th General Assembly, Second Regular Session

Firearm storage.

  1. Introduced Dec 1, 2025
  2. In committee Dec 1, 2025
  3. Died  
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. 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.

  1. HouseAuthored by Representative Gore
  2. 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.

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.