Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1089: Authority to prohibit firearms in local parks.
Status: In committee, January 6, 2026
Provides that a unit may prohibit or restrict the possession of a firearm in a public park operated or maintained by the unit.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government. SECTION 1. IC 35-47-11.1-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.175-2022, SECTION 16, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4. This chapter may not be construed to prevent any of the following: (1) A law enforcement agency of a political subdivision from enacting and enforcing regulations pertaining to firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories issued to or used by law enforcement officers in the course of their official duties. (2) Subject to IC 34-28-7-2, an employer from regulating or prohibiting the employees of the employer from carrying firearms and ammunition in the course of the employee's official duties. (3) A court or administrative law judge from hearing and resolving any case or controversy or issuing any opinion or order on a matter within the jurisdiction of the court or judge. (4) The enactment or enforcement of generally applicable zoning or business ordinances that apply to firearms businesses to the same degree as other similar businesses. However, a provision of 2026 IN 1089--LS 6165/DI an ordinance that is designed or enforced to effectively restrict or prohibit the sale, purchase, transfer, manufacture, or display of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories that is otherwise lawful under the laws of this state is void. A unit (as defined in IC …
Sponsors
- Sue Errington (D, HD-034) · primary sponsor
- Gregory Porter (D, HD-096)
- Gore, Mitch (D)
Latest actions
- : Representative Gore added as coauthor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- : Authored by Representative Errington
- : Coauthored by Representative Porter
Subjects: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses, LOCAL GOVERNMENT; Generally, NATURAL RESOURCES; State Parks
Common questions
- What is HB1089?
- HB1089 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Authority to prohibit firearms in local parks.
- What does HB1089 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What is the status of HB1089?
- In committee as of January 6, 2026. Latest action: Representative Gore added as coauthor (January 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1089?
- Sue Errington (D, HD-034), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1089?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1089
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