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Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session

Indiana HB 1258

Crimes of violence.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Cosponsors (3)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest

Revises and consolidates the definition of "crime of violence". Amends the definition of violent offender to mean a person who is convicted of an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence or a person who is charged with an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence. Amends the definition of "violent arrestee" to mean a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence that is a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or a Level 5 felony. Removes provisions concerning repeat violent arrestees. Amends the definition of "violent criminal" to mean a person convicted of a crime of violence. Adds: (1) dangerous possession of a firearm with two priors; and (2) unlawful carrying of a handgun with two priors; to the crimes of violence list. Makes a technical correction and conforming changes.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Feb 26, 2026
House		HB 1258 - JeterpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Feb 24, 2026
Senate		HB 1258 - Freeman - 3rd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Jan 28, 2026
House		HB 1258 - Jeter - 3rd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see

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