Indiana Senate Bill 173 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-05 - First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Pending: Senate Corrections & Criminal Law Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Prohibition of firearms at polling places. Prohibits a person from carrying a firearm in, on, or near: (1) a chute; (2) polls; (3) areas where voters congregate or are likely to congregate; or (4) any room where ballots are being counted. Provides that the offense is a Class C misdemeanor. Enhances the offense to a: (1) Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense; or (2) Level 6 felony if the person points the firearm at another person. Specifies: (1) a defense; and (2) certain notice requirements. Prohibits certain other defenses. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.

Prohibition of firearms at polling places.

Sen. Lonnie Randolph [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2021-01-05	Senate	First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
2021-01-05	Senate	Authored by Senator Randolph Lonnie M

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/173/details
Text	http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/4/3/c/5/43c5f876/SB0173.01.INTR.pdf
Supplement	http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/f/b/9/5/fb95bcb1/SB0173.01.INTR.FN001.pdf