LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6178 NOTE PREPARED: Nov 9, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 95 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Local Regulation of Firearms.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Qaddoura BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill has the following provisions:
A. It specifies that certain restrictions on the local regulation of firearms, ammunition, and firearm
accessories may not be construed to prevent a county, municipality, or township (unit) from
regulating firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories in a manner more restrictive than Indiana
law if the regulation is recommended by a law enforcement agency of the unit and a local advocacy
group that works to reduce gun violence in the community.
B. It indicates particular regulations that meet these parameters. It provides that a regulation adopted
by a unit must comply with the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State
of Indiana.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues: If additional court cases occur due to new ordinance violations and court
fees are collected, revenue to the state General Fund may increase. The total court fee revenue per case would
range between $85.50 and $103. The amount of court fees deposited will vary depending on whether the case
is filed in a court of record or a municipal court. The following linked document describes the fees and
distribution of the revenue: Court fees imposed in criminal, juvenile, and civil violation cases.
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Local units would be able to enact new ordinances to address this
SB 95 1 issue. The ordinances could include the following:
• the safe storage of firearms;
• licenses to carry a handgun;
• background checks for firearm purchases;
• prohibiting the purchase of an assault weapon;
• raising the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21 years of age; or
• strengthening laws concerning the seizure and retention of a firearm from a dangerous person
Explanation of Local Revenues: If additional court actions occur and a judgment is entered, more revenue
will be collected by certain local units. If the case is filed in a court of record, the county will receive $33.90
and qualifying municipalities will receive a share of $2.10. If the case is filed in a municipal court, the county
receives $20, and the municipality will receive $33.50. The following linked document describes the fees
and distribution of the revenue: Court fees imposed in criminal, juvenile, and civil violation cases.
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: Trial courts, local law enforcement agencies.
Information Sources: Indiana Supreme Court, Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual
Fiscal Analyst: Mark Goodpaster, 317-232-9852.
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