Indiana 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HB 1619 — Lawful carry by state elected officials and staff.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Permits a member of the general assembly, professional staff of the general assembly, and a state officer to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on the property of the Indiana government center campus if the person is not prohibited from carrying a handgun by state or federal law.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

  2. Authored by Representative Payne

  3. Coauthored by Representatives Prescott, Lucas, Haggard

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1619 do?
Permits a member of the general assembly, professional staff of the general assembly, and a state officer to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on the property of the Indiana government center campus if the person is not prohibited from carrying a handgun by state or federal law.
Who sponsors HB 1619?
HB 1619 is sponsored by Craig Haggard (Republican), Jim Lucas (Republican), J.D. Prescott (Republican), and Zach Payne (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1619?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1619?
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