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IN HB1375

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Zach Payne

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Indiana's "red flag" law provisions that allowed courts to issue warrants to confiscate firearms from individuals deemed "dangerous" based on law enforcement affidavits

  • Eliminates the definition of "dangerous" person (those presenting imminent risk of personal injury to self or others) and removes associated prohibitions on firearm possession, purchase, and transfer

  • Removes the requirement for the Office of Judicial Administration to compile and publish annual statistics on firearm confiscations from dangerous persons

  • Repeals criminal offenses for unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person (Class A misdemeanor) and unlawful transfer of a firearm to a dangerous person (Level 5 felony)

  • Preserves the petition process for individuals previously found dangerous to seek return of their firearms by proving they are not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing firearms; effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process.

Last Action

Representative Lucas added as coauthor

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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