Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1375: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Status: In committee, January 15, 2026
Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process.
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 12-26-6-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.289-2019, SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 2. (a) A commitment under this chapter may be begun by any of the following methods: (1) Upon request of the superintendent under IC 12-26-3-5. (2) An order of the court (A) having jurisdiction over the individual following emergency detention. or (B) referring an and (ii) after a physicians written statement has been filed setting forth the requirements described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this section. (3) Filing a petition with a court having jurisdiction in the or (B) where the individual may be found. (b) A petitioner under subsection (a)(3) must be at least eighteen 2026 IN 1375--LS 7012/DI (18) years of age. (c) A petition under subsection (a)(3) must include a physician's written statement stating both of the following: (1) The physician has examined the individual within the past thirty (30) days. (2) The physician believes the individual and (B) in need of custody, care, or treatment in an appropriate facility. SECTION 2. IC 33-24-6-3, AS AMENDED BY P.L.77-2025, SECTION 10, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 3. (a) The office of judicial administration shall do …
Sponsors
- Zach Payne (R, HD-066) · primary sponsor
- Lorissa Sweet (R, HD-050)
- Matt Hostettler (R, HD-064)
- Jim Lucas (R, HD-069)
Latest actions
- : Representative Lucas added as coauthor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- : Coauthored by Representatives Sweet, Hostettler
- : Authored by Representative Payne
Subjects: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1375?
- HB1375 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 HB1375 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 HB1375?
- In committee as of January 15, 2026. Latest action: Representative Lucas added as coauthor (January 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1375?
- Zach Payne (R, HD-066), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1375?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1375
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