Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 204: Right of lobbyist to carry handgun in capitol.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 204 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Right of lobbyist to carry handgun in capitol. Primary sponsor: Jim Tomes (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Senator Doriot 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.
Provides that a lobbyist who meets certain training, licensing, and eligibility requirements has the right to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on the property of the state capitol complex. Makes a technical correction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tomes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Blake Doriot | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Doriot added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
- Authored by Senator Tomes