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IN HB1056
Bill
Status
1/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jim Lucas
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AI Summary
HB 1056 Summary
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Repeals Indiana's requirement for individuals to obtain a state license to carry handguns in Indiana, effective July 1, 2016.
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Allows persons who may otherwise legally carry a handgun to do so without a state permit or license.
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Establishes an optional Indiana firearms reciprocity license for residents who wish to carry firearms in other states under reciprocity agreements, issued by the state police superintendent.
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Reciprocity licenses are available as 4-year ($10 application fee) or lifetime ($50 application fee for new applicants, $40 for renewals) options.
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Makes conforming amendments to criminal law regarding handgun possession, juvenile court jurisdiction, and law enforcement provisions.
Legislative Description
Handgun license repeal and reciprocity licenses. Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that a person who may otherwise legally carry a handgun is not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Makes conforming amendments. Allows a resident of Indiana who wishes to carry a firearm in another state under a reciprocity agreement entered into by Indiana and the other state to obtain an Indiana firearms reciprocity license from the superintendent of the state police department.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/5/2016