IN legislative records: on Gun Control


Brian Bosma: Prohibit local gun laws; require statewide standard

SB292: Preemption of local firearm regulation. Prohibits, with certain exceptions, a political subdivision from regulating: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.

NRA-ILA statement in support (5/6/11): In one of the most successful pro-gun legislative sessions in the Hoosier State’s recent history, the Indiana General Assembly passed and sent several pro-firearm freedom bills to the governor. The NRA's top legislative priority, the "Firearm Preemption Reform" bill, passed in the General Assembly on the final day of the 2011 legislative session. Senate Bill 292 would mandate a statewide standard for all firearm laws in Indiana ["pre-empting" local city ordinances for more firearm restrictions].

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 70-24-6 on Apr/29/11; State Rep. Brian Bosma voted YES; passed Senate 40-10-0 on Apr/29/11; signed by Governor Mitch Daniels on May/10/11.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB292 Apr 29, 2011

Jim Banks: Prohibit local gun laws; require statewide standard

SB292: Preemption of local firearm regulation. Prohibits, with certain exceptions, a political subdivision from regulating: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.

NRA-ILA statement in support (5/6/11): In one of the most successful pro-gun legislative sessions in the Hoosier State’s recent history, the Indiana General Assembly passed and sent several pro-firearm freedom bills to the governor. The NRA's top legislative priority, the "Firearm Preemption Reform" bill, passed in the General Assembly on the final day of the 2011 legislative session. Senate Bill 292 would mandate a statewide standard for all firearm laws in Indiana ["pre-empting" local city ordinances for more firearm restrictions].

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 70-24-6 on Apr/29/11; passed Senate 40-10-0 on Apr/29/11; State Sen. Jim Banks voted YES; signed by Governor Mitch Daniels on May/10/11.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB292 Apr 29, 2011

Jim Baird: Prohibit local gun laws; require statewide standard

SB292: Preemption of local firearm regulation. Prohibits, with certain exceptions, a political subdivision from regulating: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.

NRA-ILA statement in support (5/6/11): In one of the most successful pro-gun legislative sessions in the Hoosier State’s recent history, the Indiana General Assembly passed and sent several pro-firearm freedom bills to the governor. The NRA's top legislative priority, the "Firearm Preemption Reform" bill, passed in the General Assembly on the final day of the 2011 legislative session. Senate Bill 292 would mandate a statewide standard for all firearm laws in Indiana ["pre-empting" local city ordinances for more firearm restrictions].

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 70-24-6 on Apr/29/11; State Rep. Jim Baird voted YES; passed Senate 40-10-0 on Apr/29/11; signed by Governor Mitch Daniels on May/10/11.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB292 Apr 29, 2011

Jim Justice: Allow permit holders to carry weapons on campus

NRA-ILA statement in support: The Campus Defense Act allows law-abiding carry permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education. Current state law does not prohibit carrying of a defensive firearm on campus, but institution policy may lead to expulsion or termination of employment.BestCollges.com statement in opposition: [Three college] presidents said the [the Act would cost] up to $11.6 million to implement the required safeguards; they have "serious reservations" about the significant public safety challenges, and student mental health challenges. [Two other college] presidents asserted that the boards of governors of their respective institutions are best suited to make campus carry decisions; "We do not support statewide campus carry."

>Legislative Outcome: passed Senate 29-4-1 on Jan/24/23; passed House 84-13-2 on Feb/21/23; signed by Governor Jim Justice on Mar/1/23.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB10 Mar 1, 2023

Mitch Daniels: Prohibit local gun laws; require statewide standard

SB292: Preemption of local firearm regulation. Prohibits, with certain exceptions, a political subdivision from regulating: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.

NRA-ILA statement in support (5/6/11): In one of the most successful pro-gun legislative sessions in the Hoosier State’s recent history, the Indiana General Assembly passed and sent several pro-firearm freedom bills to the governor. The NRA's top legislative priority, the "Firearm Preemption Reform" bill, passed in the General Assembly on the final day of the 2011 legislative session. Senate Bill 292 would mandate a statewide standard for all firearm laws in Indiana ["pre-empting" local city ordinances for more firearm restrictions].

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 70-24-6 on Apr/29/11; passed Senate 40-10-0 on Apr/29/11; signed by Governor Mitch Daniels on May/10/11.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB292 May 10, 2011

Moore Capito: Allow permit holders to carry weapons on campus

NRA-ILA statement in support: The Campus Defense Act allows law-abiding carry permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education. Current state law does not prohibit carrying of a defensive firearm on campus, but institution policy may lead to expulsion or termination of employment.BestCollges.com statement in opposition: [Three college] presidents said the [the Act would cost] up to $11.6 million to implement the required safeguards; they have "serious reservations" about the significant public safety challenges, and student mental health challenges. [Two other college] presidents asserted that the boards of governors of their respective institutions are best suited to make campus carry decisions; "We do not support statewide campus carry."

>Legislative Outcome: passed Senate 29-4-1 on Jan/24/23; passed House 84-13-2 on Feb/21/23; State Rep. Moore Capito voted YES; signed by Governor Jim Justice on Mar/1/23.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB10 Feb 21, 2023

Suzanne Crouch: Prohibit local gun laws; require statewide standard

SB292: Preemption of local firearm regulation. Prohibits, with certain exceptions, a political subdivision from regulating: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.

NRA-ILA statement in support (5/6/11): In one of the most successful pro-gun legislative sessions in the Hoosier State’s recent history, the Indiana General Assembly passed and sent several pro-firearm freedom bills to the governor. The NRA's top legislative priority, the "Firearm Preemption Reform" bill, passed in the General Assembly on the final day of the 2011 legislative session. Senate Bill 292 would mandate a statewide standard for all firearm laws in Indiana ["pre-empting" local city ordinances for more firearm restrictions].

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 70-24-6 on Apr/29/11; State Rep. Suzanne Crouch voted YES; passed Senate 40-10-0 on Apr/29/11; signed by Governor Mitch Daniels on May/10/11.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB292 Apr 29, 2011

Brian Bosma: Allow police to seize weapons from dangerous individuals

HB1776: Permits a law enforcement officer to seize a firearm possessed by an individual whom the officer reasonably believes to be dangerous.

Psychiatry Online summary May 1, 2010: The bill sent to the governor amended Indiana's criminal code; it defined a dangerous person as one who presents an imminent present risk or possible future risk of injury to self or others and who has not consistently taken medication to control "a mental illness that may be controlled by medication" or who has a history to support "a reasonable belief that the person has a propensity for violent or emotionally unstable conduct."

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 100-0-0 on Feb/17/05; State Rep. Brian Bosma voted YES; passed Senate 48-1-1 on Mar/21/05; Signed by Governor Mitch Daniels.

Source: Psychiatry Online on Indiana voting record HB1776 Feb 17, 2005

Mark Messmer: Prohibit local gun laws; require statewide standard

SB292: Preemption of local firearm regulation. Prohibits, with certain exceptions, a political subdivision from regulating: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.

NRA-ILA statement in support (5/6/11): In one of the most successful pro-gun legislative sessions in the Hoosier State’s recent history, the Indiana General Assembly passed and sent several pro-firearm freedom bills to the governor. The NRA's top legislative priority, the "Firearm Preemption Reform" bill, passed in the General Assembly on the final day of the 2011 legislative session. Senate Bill 292 would mandate a statewide standard for all firearm laws in Indiana ["pre-empting" local city ordinances for more firearm restrictions].

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 70-24-6 on Apr/29/11; State Rep. Mark Messmer voted YES; passed Senate 40-10-0 on Apr/29/11; signed by Governor Mitch Daniels on May/10/11.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB292 Apr 29, 2011

Marlin Stutzman:

HB1776: Permits a law enforcement officer to seize a firearm possessed by an individual whom the officer reasonably believes to be dangerous.

Psychiatry Online summary May 1, 2010: The bill sent to the governor amended Indiana's criminal code; it defined a dangerous person as one who presents an imminent present risk or possible future risk of injury to self or others and who has not consistently taken medication to control "a mental illness that may be controlled by medication" or who has a history to support "a reasonable belief that the person has a propensity for violent or emotionally unstable conduct."

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 100-0-0 on Feb/17/05; State Rep. Marlin Stutzman voted YES; passed Senate 48-1-1 on Mar/21/05; Signed by Governor Mitch Daniels.

Source: Psychiatry Online on Indiana voting record HB1776 Feb 17, 2005

Mitch Daniels: Allow police to seize weapons from dangerous individuals

HB1776: Permits a law enforcement officer to seize a firearm possessed by an individual whom the officer reasonably believes to be dangerous.

Psychiatry Online summary May 1, 2010: The bill sent to the governor amended Indiana's criminal code; it defined a dangerous person as one who presents an imminent present risk or possible future risk of injury to self or others and who has not consistently taken medication to control "a mental illness that may be controlled by medication" or who has a history to support "a reasonable belief that the person has a propensity for violent or emotionally unstable conduct."

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 100-0-0 on Feb/17/05; passed Senate 48-1-1 on Mar/21/05; Signed by Governor Mitch Daniels.

Source: Psychiatry Online on Indiana voting record HB1776 Feb 21, 2005

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