Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1221: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Status: In committee, January 6, 2026
Antique firearms.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. SECTION 1. IC 35-47-2.5-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.190-2006, SECTION 8, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(16). (b) A dealer may not sell, rent, trade, or transfer from the dealer's inventory a handgun to a person until the dealer has done all of the following: (1) Obtained from the prospective purchaser a completed and signed Form 4473 as specified in section 3 of this chapter. (2) Contacted or (B) electronically; to request a background check on the prospective purchaser. (3) Received authorization from NICS to transfer the handgun to the prospective purchaser. (b) (c) The dealer shall record the NICS transaction number on Form 4473 and retain Form 4473 for auditing purposes. 2026 IN 1221--LS 6554/DI
Sponsors
- Garrett Bascom (R, HD-068) · primary sponsor
- Ben Smaltz (R, HD-052)
- Ethan Manning (R, HD-023)
- Ethan Lawson (R, HD-053)
Latest actions
- : Reassigned to Committee on Public Policy
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- : Authored by Representative Bascom
- : Coauthored by Representatives Smaltz, Manning, Lawson
Subjects: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Common questions
- What is HB1221?
- HB1221 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
- What does HB1221 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
- What is the status of HB1221?
- In committee as of January 6, 2026. Latest action: Reassigned to Committee on Public Policy (January 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1221?
- Garrett Bascom (R, HD-068), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1221?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1221
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