Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1221: Antique firearms.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1221 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Antique firearms. Primary sponsor: Garrett Bascom (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): Reassigned to Committee on Public Policy.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that certain requirements regarding the sale, rental, trade, or transfer of a handgun do not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Bascom | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Ethan Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Ethan Manning | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Ben Smaltz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official 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