Proposed Indiana Firearm Legislation SB0130
Legislation Overview
Title: Firearm storage.
Description: 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. Requires the Indiana department of health to develop educational resources and training concerning secure firearm storage for pediatric health care practitioners. Allows certain practitioners, at each well-child visit, to ask the child's parent or guardian about firearm safety and provide information concerning secure firearm storage practices. Defines terms and makes conforming amendments. Makes an appropriation.
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Last Action: First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Last Action Date: December 11, 2025
Sponsors
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1 sponsors: Andrea Hunley (D);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 50)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Dec 11, 2025 | Authored by Senator Hunley |
| Senate | Dec 11, 2025 | First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Introduced | Dec 11, 2025 | state link | bill text |
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
| There are no amendments to this bill at this time | |||||
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
There have not been any votes on this bill
Link: link to state bill page
