Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1299: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Status: In committee, January 12, 2026
Surrender of firearms for domestic violence crimes.
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 35-31.5-2-78, AS AMENDED BY P.L.175-2022, SECTION 5, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 78. "Crime of domestic violence", for purposes of IC 5-2-6.1, IC 35-38-9, IC 35-47-2-1.5, and IC 35-47-4-7, IC 35-47-4, means an offense or the attempt to commit an offense that: (1) has as an element or (B) threatened use of a deadly weapon; and (2) is committed against a family or household member, as defined in section 128 of this chapter. SECTION 2. IC 35-31.5-2-103.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 103.3. "Domestic batterer", for purposes of IC 35-47-4-6.3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-4-6.3(a)(2). SECTION 3. IC 35-31.5-2-183, AS AMENDED BY P.L.127-2025, SECTION 4, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE 2026 IN 1299--LS 6347/DI JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 183. (a) "Law enforcement agency," for purposes of receiving information concerning a violation of IC 35-42-3.5-1 through IC 35-42-3.5-1.4 (human trafficking), means: (1) an agency or department or (B) a political subdivision of the state; whose principal function is the apprehension of criminal offenders; and (2) the attorney general. (b) "Law enforcement agency", for purposes of IC 35-33-4.5, IC …
Sponsors
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014) · primary sponsor
- Carey Hamilton (D, HD-087)
Latest actions
- : Representative Hamilton added as coauthor
- : Authored by Representative Smith V
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Subjects: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Abuse and Domestic Violence (Excluding Animals), CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Firearms and Weapons Offenses
Common questions
- What is HB1299?
- HB1299 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 HB1299 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 HB1299?
- In committee as of January 12, 2026. Latest action: Representative Hamilton added as coauthor (January 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1299?
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1299?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1299
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