HB 1261

Indiana House Bill
2023 Regular Session

Introduced in House
House
Senate
Governor

Self-defense.

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Bill Subjects

Crimes And Offenses Generally Crimes And Offenses, Offenses Against Persons Crimes And Offenses, Offenses Against Property Law Enforcement Generally Weapons

Abstract

Specifies that "reasonable force" includes the pointing of a loaded or unloaded firearm for purposes of arrest or to prevent an escape, or for self-defense.

Bill Sponsors (4)

Jim Lucas

Republican
Representative
District 69

Author

Jerry Torr

Republican
Representative
District 39

Coauthor

Alan Morrison

Republican
Representative
District 42

Coauthor

Zach Payne

Republican
Representative
District 66

Coauthor

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Jan 12, 2023

House

Representative Payne Z added as coauthor

Jan 11, 2023

House

Coauthored by Representatives Torr and Morrison

House

Authored by Representative Lucas

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Reading-1
Referral-Committee

courts and criminal code

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions	Format
Introduced House Bill (H)	PDF

Related Documents

Document	Format
Fiscal Note: HB1261.01.INTR.FN001	PDF

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