States / Indiana / HB 1299

HB 1299 In Committee

Surrender of firearms for domestic violence crimes.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Provides that a person who: (1) has been convicted of a crime of domestic violence; and (2) knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm; commits a Class A misdemeanor. Specifies defenses. Requires a court to issue an order, upon entry of a judgment of conviction for domestic battery or a crime of domestic violence, that: (1) prohibits ownership or possession of a firearm;

(2) requires the defendant to surrender: (A) any firearm owned or possessed by the defendant; and (B) any license or permit to carry a handgun (license) owned or possessed by the defendant; and (3) requires confiscation, within 72 hours, of any firearm or license owned or possessed by the defendant. Provides that a domestic batterer who knowingly or intentionally fails to surrender a certain firearm or license commits a Class A misdemeanor, enhanced to a Level 6 felony in specific instances. Provides defenses.

Specifies how a confiscated firearm or license shall be returned or disposed of if a person's right to possess a firearm is restored.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 6, 2026
Last action
Jan 12, 2026 — Representative Hamilton added as coauthor
Session
2026
Momentum
29 · Low