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IN HB1221

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Garrett Bascom

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts antique firearms from Indiana's handgun sale, rental, trade, and transfer requirements under IC 35-47-2.5-4
  • Antique firearms are defined by federal law (18 U.S.C. 921(a)(16)), which generally includes firearms manufactured before 1899 or replicas using obsolete ignition systems
  • Dealers would no longer need to obtain Form 4473, conduct NICS background checks, or receive transfer authorization for qualifying antique handguns
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026
  • Sponsored by Representatives Bascom, Smaltz, Manning, and Lawson; referred to House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Legislative Description

Antique firearms.

Last Action

Reassigned to Committee on Public Policy

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Policy1/6/2026
Courts and Criminal Code1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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