Indiana House Bill 1676

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-21 - First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Pending: House Courts and Criminal Code Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Firearm storage. 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.

Firearm storage.

Rep. Mitch Gore [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-21	House	First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
2025-01-21	House	Authored by Representative Gore

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1676/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1676/HB1676.01.INTR.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1676/fiscal-notes/HB1676.01.INTR.FN001.pdf