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SB82 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Firearms
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Fady Qaddoura
Last action
2025-12-08
Official status
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact types of firearm regulations that can be made under this law are not detailed in the summary provided.

Local Regulation of Firearms in Marion County

This bill allows Marion County to create stricter firearm, ammunition, and accessory regulations than Indiana's laws if those rules are recommended by a local law enforcement agency.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows Marion County to make more restrictive gun, ammo, and accessory regulations than the state of Indiana has.
  • Requires that these stricter rules must be suggested by a local police agency with authority in the county.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Marion County residents
  • Local law enforcement agencies in Marion County

Terms To Know

consolidated city
A city that has combined with the county government to form a single administrative unit.
jurisdiction
The authority of a law enforcement agency to enforce laws in a specific area.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It is unclear what types of firearm regulations can be made under this law.
  • Details on how the bill will be enforced or penalties for non-compliance are not specified.

Bill History

  1. 2025-12-08 Senate

    Authored by Senator Qaddoura

  2. 2025-12-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Local regulation of firearms in Marion County.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Local regulation of firearms in Marion County.

Provides that certain restrictions on the local regulation of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories may not be construed to prevent a county containing a consolidated city from regulating firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories in a manner more restrictive than Indiana law if the regulation is recommended by a law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction in the county. Specifies regulations that meet these parameters. Requires compliance with the federal and state constitutions.