2025 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

SB0247: Various firearms matters.

Legislative Summary

Various firearms matters. Requires a person wishing to sell, trade, or transfer (transfer) a firearm to another person to transact the transfer through a dealer and provide the dealer with certain information. Specifies the background checks that a dealer must complete prior to the transaction. Permits a dealer to refuse to transact a firearm transfer. Requires a dealer to abort the transaction in other instances. Specifies requirements for a dealer who refuses to transact or aborts a firearm transfer. Makes a dealer immune from civil liability and damages in certain instances. Makes the offenses of firearm transfer fraud and the unlawful transfer of a firearm Level 6 felonies. Enhances both offenses in particular instances. Specifies exceptions and a defense. Requires a retail dealer to display a sign with language stating that failing to secure a firearm against unauthorized access poses a safety risk to children. Prohibits a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from selling or delivering a: (1) firearm that is not a handgun to a person who is less than 21 years of age; or (2) semiautomatic assault weapon. Defines terms.

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Bill History

1/9/2025
Authored by Senator Hunley
Senate
1/9/2025
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Senate
1/16/2025
Senators Jackson L and Spencer added as coauthors
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/9/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Corrections & Criminal Law(Senate)

Sponsors

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/9/2025225.2 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/9/202569.1 KB