2025 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1657: Second amendment protection.

Legislative Summary

Second amendment protection. Provides that no person or entity has the authority to enforce, attempt to enforce, or participate in any way in enforcing particular federal laws concerning firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition against a law abiding citizen. Specifies penalties and causes of action concerning a political subdivision or law enforcement agency that: (1) employs a law enforcement officer who knowingly violates these provisions; or (2) knowingly employs a federal official who knowingly takes certain actions concerning the enforcement or implementation of federal firearms laws. Specifies exceptions. Makes findings and defines terms.

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Bill History

1/21/2025
Authored by Representative Sweet
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/21/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Courts and Criminal Code(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/15/2025152.0 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/15/202553.4 KB