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Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1021: Firearm storage.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1021 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearm storage. Primary sponsor: Mitch Gore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 1, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Provides that a person having the care of a dependent who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally fails to secure a loaded firearm in the person's residence or vehicle commits neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony, if the dependent uses the firearm to cause bodily injury or death to any person. Enhances the offense to a Level 5 felony in particular instances. Specifies exceptions and defenses. Specifies sign requirements for retail dealers. Defines terms and makes conforming amendments.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mitch GorePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse89

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
  2. Authored by Representative Gore

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source