Indiana SB0130 amends firearm storage laws to enhance penalties for failing to secure loaded firearms.

Indiana SB0130 amends the Indiana Code to enhance penalties for failing to secure loaded firearms. It makes it a Level 6 felony for a person with care of a dependent to fail to secure a loaded firearm in their residence or vehicle, if the dependent uses the firearm to cause bodily injury or death. The offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for neglect of a dependent. The bill also requires the Indiana Department of Health to develop educational resources and training on secure firearm storage for pediatric health care practitioners.

Indiana SB0130 amends firearm storage laws to enhance penalties for failing to secure loaded firearms.

Indiana SB0130 amends the Indiana Code to enhance penalties for failing to secure loaded firearms. It makes it a Level 6 felony for a person with care of a dependent to fail to secure a loaded firearm in their residence or vehicle, if the dependent uses the firearm to cause bodily injury or death. The offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for neglect of a dependent. The bill also requires the Indiana Department of Health to develop educational resources and training on secure firearm storage for pediatric health care practitioners.