Indiana House Bill 1258
Session 2026
Crimes of violence.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 4, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1258
State
Indiana
Session
2026
Motion Text
HB 1258 - Jeter
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Summary
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.
Enrolled House Bill (H)
Engrossed House Bill (H)
Engrossed House Bill (S)
Introduced House Bill (H)
Fiscal Note: HB1258.06.ENRS.FN001
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03/04/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by the Governor
02/27/2026
Senate
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
02/27/2026
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
02/26/2026
House
House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 393: yeas 78, nays 15
02/26/2026
House
Signed by the Speaker
02/25/2026
House
Motion to concur filed
02/24/2026
Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 244: yeas 46, nays 2
02/24/2026
Senate
Returned to the House with amendments
02/19/2026
Senate
Amendment #4 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote
02/19/2026
Senate
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
02/19/2026
Senate
Amendment #6 (Taylor G) failed; voice vote
02/12/2026
Senate
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
02/02/2026
Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
01/29/2026
House
Referred to the Senate
01/28/2026
House
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 131: yeas 92, nays 0
01/28/2026
House
Senate sponsor: Senator Freeman
01/22/2026
House
Amendment #1 (Jeter) prevailed; voice vote
01/22/2026
House
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
01/20/2026
House
Representatives King, Carbaugh, Porter added as coauthors
01/14/2026
House
Committee report: do pass, adopted
01/05/2026
House
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
01/05/2026
House
Authored by Representative Jeter
Sources
IN Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 5, 2026 4:39:46 PM
Record Updated
Mar 5, 2026 5:11:37 PM