Ben Smaltz
- Republican
- Representative
- District 52
Author
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.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure
Senator Kruse added as cosponsor
Senators Garten and Young M added as cosponsors
Senator Crane added as cosponsor
Senator Byrne added as cosponsor
Referred to the Senate
Senate sponsors: Senators Koch, Tomes, Houchin
Representative Snow C added as coauthor
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 8: yeas 64, nays 29
Cosponsor: Senator Messmer
Rule 105.2 suspended
Representatives Carbaugh, Lindauer, Engleman, Gutwein, Wesco, Teshka J, May, Behning, Heaton, Frye, Mayfield, Hostettler, Jeter C, Judy, Abbott D, Lauer, Barrett, Leonard, Cook, Davis M, Ledbetter C, VanNatter, Heine, Manning, Davisson J., Payne Z added as coauthors
Representative Borders added as coauthor
Amendment #3 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Representative Lucas added as coauthor
Amendment #1 (Andrade) ruled out of order
Appeal the ruling of the chair (Gore); ruling of the chair sustained. Roll Call 5: yeas 66, nays 24
Amendment #2 (Gore) ruled out of order
Committee report: do pass, adopted
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
Authored by Representative Smaltz
Coauthored by Representative Lehman
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| Introduced House Bill (H) | |
| House Bill (H) | |
| Engrossed House Bill (H) |
| Document | Format |
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| Committee Report: HB1077.03.ENGH.CRS001 | |
| Fiscal Note: HB1077.03.ENGH.FN001 | |
| Fiscal Note: HB1077.03.ENGH.FN002 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS12 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS04 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS06 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS08 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS09 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS10 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS11 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS14 | |
| Committee Amendment: HB1077.03.ENGH.AMS07 |
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