Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1258: Crimes of violence.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1258 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes of violence. Primary sponsor: Chris Jeter (Republican), Aaron Freeman (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Public Law 85.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Revises and consolidates the definition of "crime of violence". Amends the definition of violent offender to mean a person who is convicted of an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence or a person who is charged with an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence. Amends the definition of "violent arrestee" to mean a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence that is a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or a Level 5 felony. Removes provisions concerning repeat violent arrestees. Amends the definition of "violent criminal" to mean a person convicted of a crime of violence. Adds: (1) dangerous possession of a firearm with two priors; and (2) unlawful carrying of a handgun with two priors; to the crimes of violence list. Makes a technical correction and conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jeter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Aaron Freeman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Martin Carbaugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Joanna King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Gregory Porter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Law 85
- Signed by the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 393: yeas 78, nays 15
- Signed by the Speaker
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the House with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 244: yeas 46, nays 2
- Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- Amendment #6 (Taylor G) failed; voice vote
- Amendment #4 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote
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