IN HB1487 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
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]
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]
Summary
Carrying of a handgun. Requires a person who carries a handgun to obtain and continuously maintain a liability insurance policy that covers losses or damages resulting from the negligent or accidental use of the handgun. Makes the failure to do so a Class A misdemeanor, elevated to a Level 5 felony in some instances. Specifies exceptions.
Title
Carrying of a handgun.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-17 | House | First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code |
| 2023-01-17 | House | Authored by Representative Smith V |
Subjects
CIVIL ACTIONS, Immunity and Exemption from Liability
CIVIL ACTIONS, Liabilities and Damages
CRIMES AND OFFENSES generally
CRIMES AND OFFENSES, Sentencing
INSURANCE generally
WEAPONS
CIVIL ACTIONS, Liabilities and Damages
CRIMES AND OFFENSES generally
CRIMES AND OFFENSES, Sentencing
INSURANCE generally
WEAPONS
Indiana State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1487/details |
| Text | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1487/#1.INTR |
