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IN SB0216
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jack Sandlin
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AI Summary
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Political subdivision-owned venues used for professional sports, conventions, tourism events, museums, zoos, performing arts, and concerts must provide secure handgun storage facilities for ticket-holding invitees
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Individuals with valid Indiana handgun permits or permits from reciprocity states may carry handguns on venue grounds solely for the purpose of accessing the required storage facilities
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Law enforcement officers, both on-duty and off-duty with proper identification, may carry handguns at these venues without restriction
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Any administrative rule, contract term, ordinance, policy, regulation, or statute prohibiting permitted handgun carry or law enforcement carry at these venues is declared void
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Venue management retains authority to regulate firearms in restricted access areas, locations where alcohol is served, areas where children are present, and spaces where crowds congregate for events
Legislative Description
Storage of firearms at public venues. Provides that a person in possession of: (1) a valid Indiana handgun permit; or (2) a valid handgun permit from a state sharing a reciprocity agreement with Indiana; may carry or possess a handgun on the grounds or premises of certain buildings, facilities, and structures. Provides that a law enforcement officer or an off duty law enforcement officer may carry or possess a handgun on the grounds or premises of certain buildings, facilities, or structures without restriction. Creates certain exceptions. Provides that any: (1) administrative rule; (2) contractual term; (3) ordinance; (4) policy; (5)
Last Action
Senator Tomes added as second author
1/8/2018