2023 Regular Session • Indiana Legislature
HB1261: Self-defense.
Legislative Summary
Self-defense. Specifies that "reasonable force" includes the pointing of a loaded or unloaded firearm for purposes of arrest or to prevent an escape, or for self-defense.
Bill History
1/11/2023
Coauthored by Representatives Torr and Morrison
House of Representatives
1/11/2023
Authored by Representative Lucas
House of Representatives
1/11/2023
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
House of Representatives
1/12/2023
Representative Payne Z added as coauthor
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/11/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Courts and Criminal Code(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Republican: 4
Primary Sponsor
Jim Lucas
Republican