Legislative record

HB 1258STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Crimes of violence.

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.

Voted 3/4/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

136 yea·2 nay·10 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/4/2026Public Law 85
  2. 3/4/2026Signed by the Governor
  3. 2/27/2026Signed by the President of the Senate
  4. 2/27/2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
  5. 2/26/2026Signed by the Speaker
  6. 2/26/2026House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 393: yeas 78, nays 15
  7. 2/25/2026Motion to concur filed
  8. 2/24/2026Returned to the House with amendments
  9. 2/24/2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 244: yeas 46, nays 2
  10. 2/19/2026Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed