2023 Regular Session • Indiana Legislature
HB1487: Carrying of a handgun.
Legislative Summary
Carrying of a handgun. Requires a person who carries a handgun to obtain and continuously maintain a liability insurance policy that covers losses or damages resulting from the negligent or accidental use of the handgun. Makes the failure to do so a Class A misdemeanor, elevated to a Level 5 felony in some instances. Specifies exceptions.
Bill History
1/17/2023
Authored by Representative Smith V
House of Representatives
1/17/2023
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/17/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Courts and Criminal Code(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Democrat: 1
Primary Sponsor
Vernon Smith
Democrat