Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1653: Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1653 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process. Primary sponsor: Zach Payne (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Representative Sweet added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals provisions concerning the: (1) confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person; (2) compilation and publication of statistics related to the confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person; and (3) making of a false report that a person is dangerous. Modifies a provision concerning a petition to find that an individual is no longer dangerous.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Lorissa Sweet | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Sweet added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Authored by Representative Payne