HB1089

Authority to prohibit firearms in local parks.

Indiana HB1089 amends the Indiana Code to allow local governments to enact and enforce regulations prohibiting or restricting the possession of firearms in public parks. This provision takes effect on July 1, 2026. The bill also includes exceptions and clarifications regarding firearm regulations in various settings, such as buildings with metal detectors and law enforcement officers, courtrooms, public hospitals, and during events on leased property.