Indiana Senate Bill 66

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-08 - First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Pending: Senate Corrections & Criminal Law Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Various firearms matters. Requires a person wishing to sell, trade, or transfer (transfer) a firearm to another person to transact the transfer through a dealer and provide the dealer with certain information. Specifies the background checks that a dealer must complete prior to the transaction. Permits a dealer to refuse to transact a firearm transfer. Requires a dealer to abort the transaction in other instances. Specifies requirements for a dealer who refuses to transact or aborts a firearm transfer. Makes a dealer immune from civil liability and damages in certain instances. Makes the offenses of firearm transfer fraud and the unlawful transfer of a firearm Level 6 felonies. Enhances both offenses in particular instances. Specifies exceptions and defenses. Requires a retail dealer to display a sign with language stating that failing to secure a firearm against unauthorized access poses a safety risk to children. Prohibits a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from selling or delivering a: (1) firearm that is not a handgun to a person who is less than 21 years of age; or (2) semiautomatic assault weapon. Defines terms.

Various firearms matters.

Sen. Andrea Hunley [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-08	Senate	First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
2024-01-08	Senate	Authored by Senator Hunley

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/66/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/senate/bills/SB0066/SB0066.01.INTR.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/senate/bills/SB0066/fiscal-notes/SB0066.01.INTR.FN001.pdf