Introduced Version
SENATE BILL No. 247
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 34-30-2.1-566.5; IC 35-31.5-2; IC 35-47.
Synopsis: Various firearms matters. Requires a person wishing to sell,
trade, or transfer (transfer) a firearm to another person to transact the
transfer through a dealer and provide the dealer with certain
information. Specifies the background checks that a dealer must
complete prior to the transaction. Permits a dealer to refuse to transact
a firearm transfer. Requires a dealer to abort the transaction in other
instances. Specifies requirements for a dealer who refuses to transact
or aborts a firearm transfer. Makes a dealer immune from civil liability
and damages in certain instances. Makes the offenses of firearm
transfer fraud and the unlawful transfer of a firearm Level 6 felonies.
Enhances both offenses in particular instances. Specifies exceptions
and a defense. Requires a retail dealer to display a sign with language
stating that failing to secure a firearm against unauthorized access
poses a safety risk to children. Prohibits a licensed importer, licensed
manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from selling or
delivering a: (1) firearm that is not a handgun to a person who is less
than 21 years of age; or (2) semiautomatic assault weapon. Defines
terms.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Hunley
January 9, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal
Law.
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First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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SENATE BILL No. 247
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
criminal law and procedure.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 34-30-2.1-566.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
2 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
3 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 566.5. IC 35-47-2.5-4.5
4 (Concerning the sale, trade, and transfer of firearms by dealers).
5 SECTION 2. IC 35-31.5-2-25.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
6 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
7 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 25.5. "Barrel shroud", for
8 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
9 IC 35-47-5.5-1.
10 SECTION 3. IC 35-31.5-2-26.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
11 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
12 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 26.3. "Belt fed semiautomatic
13 firearm", for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth
14 in IC 35-47-5.5-2.
15 SECTION 4. IC 35-31.5-2-92.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
16 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
17 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 92.5. "Detachable magazine", for
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1 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
2 IC 35-47-5.5-3.
3 SECTION 5. IC 35-31.5-2-136.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
4 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
5 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 136.2. "Fixed magazine", for
6 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
7 IC 35-47-5.5-4.
8 SECTION 6. IC 35-31.5-2-136.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
9 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
10 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 136.5. "Folding, telescoping, or
11 detachable stock", for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning
12 set forth in IC 35-47-5.5-5.
13 SECTION 7. IC 35-31.5-2-139.1 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
14 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
15 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 139.1. "Forward grip", for
16 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
17 IC 35-47-5.5-6.
18 SECTION 8. IC 35-31.5-2-146.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
19 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
20 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 146.5. "Grenade launcher", for
21 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
22 IC 35-47-5.5-7.
23 SECTION 9. IC 35-31.5-2-187.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
24 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
25 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 187.5. "Licensed importer,
26 licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector", for
27 purposes of IC 35-47-4-10 and IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set
28 forth in IC 35-47-5.5-8.
29 SECTION 10. IC 35-31.5-2-210.5, AS ADDED BY P.L.66-2016,
30 SECTION 5, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
31 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 210.5. "NFA firearm", for purposes of
32 IC 35-47-2.5-4.5 and IC 35-47-8.5, has the meaning set forth in
33 IC 35-47-8.5-1.
34 SECTION 11. IC 35-31.5-2-235.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
35 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
36 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 235.6. "Pistol grip", for purposes
37 of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-5.5-9.
38 SECTION 12. IC 35-31.5-2-273.4, AS ADDED BY P.L.58-2020,
39 SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
40 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 273.4. (a) "Relative", for purposes of IC 35-40.5,
41 has the meaning set forth in IC 35-40.5-1-1.
42 (b) "Relative", for purposes of IC 35-47-2.5-4.5, has the
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1 meaning set forth in IC 35-42-2-1(b).
2 SECTION 13. IC 35-31.5-2-291.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
3 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
4 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 291.4. "Semiautomatic assault
5 weapon", for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth
6 in IC 35-47-5.5-10.
7 SECTION 14. IC 35-31.5-2-291.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
8 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
9 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 291.5. "Semiautomatic pistol",
10 for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
11 IC 35-47-5.5-11.
12 SECTION 15. IC 35-31.5-2-291.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
13 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
14 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 291.6. "Semiautomatic rifle", for
15 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
16 IC 35-47-5.5-12.
17 SECTION 16. IC 35-31.5-2-291.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
18 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
19 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 291.7. "Semiautomatic shotgun",
20 for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
21 IC 35-47-5.5-13.
22 SECTION 17. IC 35-31.5-2-329.8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
23 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
24 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 329.8. "Threaded barrel", for
25 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
26 IC 35-47-5.5-14.
27 SECTION 18. IC 35-47-1-2.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
28 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
29 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 2.6. "Barrel shroud", for
30 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
31 IC 35-47-5.5-1.
32 SECTION 19. IC 35-47-1-2.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
33 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
34 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 2.7. "Belt fed semiautomatic
35 firearm", for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth
36 in IC 35-47-5.5-2.
37 SECTION 20. IC 35-47-1-3.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
38 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
39 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 3.5. "Detachable magazine", for
40 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
41 IC 35-47-5.5-3.
42 SECTION 21. IC 35-47-1-5.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
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1 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
2 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 5.2. "Fixed magazine", for
3 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
4 IC 35-47-5.5-4.
5 SECTION 22. IC 35-47-1-5.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
6 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
7 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 5.3. "Folding, telescoping, or
8 detachable stock", for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning
9 set forth in IC 35-47-5.5-5.
10 SECTION 23. IC 35-47-1-5.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
11 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
12 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 5.4. "Forward grip", for
13 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
14 IC 35-47-5.5-6.
15 SECTION 24. IC 35-47-1-5.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
16 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
17 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 5.6. "Grenade launcher", for
18 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
19 IC 35-47-5.5-7.
20 SECTION 25. IC 35-47-1-6.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
21 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
22 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 6.5. "Licensed importer, licensed
23 manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector", for purposes
24 of IC 35-47-4-10 and IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
25 IC 35-47-5.5-8.
26 SECTION 26. IC 35-47-1-6.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
27 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
28 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 6.7. "NFA firearm" has the
29 meaning set forth in IC 35-47-8.5-1.
30 SECTION 27. IC 35-47-1-6.8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
31 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
32 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 6.8. "Pistol grip", for purposes of
33 IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-5.5-9.
34 SECTION 28. IC 35-47-1-8.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
35 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
36 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 8.5. "Relative" has the meaning
37 set forth in IC 35-42-2-1(b).
38 SECTION 29. IC 35-47-1-10.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
39 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
40 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10.4. "Semiautomatic assault
41 weapon", for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth
42 in IC 35-47-5.5-10.
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1 SECTION 30. IC 35-47-1-10.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
2 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
3 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10.5. "Semiautomatic pistol", for
4 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
5 IC 35-47-5.5-11.
6 SECTION 31. IC 35-47-1-10.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
7 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
8 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10.6. "Semiautomatic rifle", for
9 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
10 IC 35-47-5.5-12.
11 SECTION 32. IC 35-47-1-10.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
12 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
13 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10.7. "Semiautomatic shotgun",
14 for purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
15 IC 35-47-5.5-13.
16 SECTION 33. IC 35-47-1-12.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
17 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
18 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12.5. "Threaded barrel", for
19 purposes of IC 35-47-5.5, has the meaning set forth in
20 IC 35-47-5.5-14.
21 SECTION 34. IC 35-47-2-14.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
22 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
23 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14.5. (a) A retail dealer shall
24 conspicuously display at the site of the retail dealer's business a
25 sign with the following language:
26 "FAILING TO SECURE A FIREARM AGAINST
27 UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS POSES A SAFETY RISK TO
28 CHILDREN.".
29 (b) A retail dealer who knowingly or intentionally violates
30 subsection (a) commits a Class C infraction. However, the violation
31 is a Class A infraction if the retail dealer has a prior unrelated
32 adjudication for the violation.
33 SECTION 35. IC 35-47-2.5-4.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
34 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
35 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4.5. (a) This section does not
36 apply to:
37 (1) a law enforcement officer acting within the scope of the
38 officer's official duties;
39 (2) active duty members of the armed forces of the United
40 States acting within the scope of their official duties;
41 (3) any action or activity described in IC 35-47-10-1(b);
42 (4) the temporary transfer of a firearm to another person:
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1 (A) while at a shooting range (as defined in
2 IC 14-22-31.5-3);
3 (B) for the purpose of providing or receiving instruction
4 during a firearms instructional course; or
5 (C) for the purpose of engaging in a legal hunting activity;
6 (5) the receipt of a firearm by a gunsmith or armorer for the
7 purpose of repair or modification;
8 (6) the receipt of a firearm by a person who is:
9 (A) required to carry, handle, or transport a firearm as a
10 result of a commercial or professional responsibility; and
11 (B) acting within the scope of the person's commercial or
12 professional responsibilities at the time of the person's
13 receipt, possession, or transfer of the firearm;
14 (7) a dealer who is selling, trading, or transferring a firearm
15 to another dealer; or
16 (8) a person who transfers a firearm to a relative.
17 (b) A person who wishes to sell, trade, or transfer a firearm to
18 another person must:
19 (1) transact the sale, trade, or transfer through a dealer; and
20 (2) provide the dealer with:
21 (A) the name, date of birth, and residential address of the
22 seller of the firearm;
23 (B) the name, date of birth, and residential address of the
24 recipient of the firearm; and
25 (C) any other information required by:
26 (i) Form 4473; or
27 (ii) the dealer;
28 for the purpose of submitting the respective identities of
29 the seller and recipient to NICS.
30 (c) A dealer must do the following before transacting any sale,
31 trade, or transfer of a firearm between private parties:
32 (1) Successfully contact NICS.
33 (2) Receive authorization from NICS to complete the
34 requested sale, trade, or transfer of the firearm before
35 performing the requested sale, trade, or transfer.
36 (3) Comply with all applicable federal laws concerning the
37 private sale, trade, or transfer of a firearm.
38 (d) A dealer may:
39 (1) charge a fee for the dealer's role in transacting the sale,
40 trade, or transfer of a firearm; and
41 (2) refuse to transact the sale, trade, or transfer of a firearm
42 for any reason.
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1 If a dealer refuses to transact a sale, trade, or transfer, the dealer
2 must provide to the prospective recipient and prospective seller a
3 written explanation for the dealer's refusal to transact the
4 requested sale, trade, or transfer.
5 (e) Except as provided in subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i), a
6 dealer who refuses to transact the sale, trade, or transfer of a
7 firearm under subsection (d) must do the following:
8 (1) As soon as practicable, inform the seller and intended
9 recipient of the firearm of the dealer's decision to not transact
10 the sale, trade, or transfer of the firearm.
11 (2) Return any fee originally charged by the dealer for the
12 dealer's role in transacting the sale, trade, or transfer of the
13 firearm to the appropriate party or parties.
14 (3) Return the firearm to be sold, traded, or transferred to the
15 seller if:
16 (A) the firearm is in the dealer's control or possession at
17 the time the dealer refuses to transact the sale, trade, or
18 transfer of the firearm; and
19 (B) the seller is not otherwise prohibited under federal or
20 state law from possessing a firearm or NFA firearm, as
21 applicable.
22 (f) A dealer who discovers that the seller of a firearm is not
23 eligible, under federal or state law, to possess a firearm or an NFA
24 firearm, as applicable, must:
25 (1) comply with subsection (e)(1);
26 (2) maintain custody of the firearm;
27 (3) surrender the firearm to the state police not later than
28 twenty-four (24) hours after learning of the seller's inability
29 to possess the firearm or NFA firearm, as applicable; and
30 (4) comply with all applicable federal laws concerning the
31 transfer of a firearm.
32 A dealer who is unable to transact the sale, trade, or transfer of a
33 firearm due to the inability of the seller to possess a firearm or
34 NFA firearm, as applicable, is not required to return any fee
35 originally charged to the seller for the dealer's role in the
36 attempted transaction.
37 (g) A dealer who discovers that the intended recipient of a
38 firearm is not eligible, under federal or state law, to possess a
39 firearm or an NFA firearm, as applicable, must:
40 (1) comply with subsection (e)(1);
41 (2) maintain custody of the firearm;
42 (3) return the firearm to the seller as soon as practicable if the
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1 seller is not otherwise prohibited under federal or state law
2 from possessing the firearm or NFA firearm, as applicable;
3 and
4 (4) comply with all applicable federal laws concerning the
5 transfer of a firearm.
6 A dealer who is unable to transact the sale, trade, or transfer of a
7 firearm due to the inability of the intended recipient to possess a
8 firearm or NFA firearm, as applicable, is not required to return
9 any fee originally charged to the intended recipient for the dealer's
10 role in the attempted transaction.
11 (h) A dealer who discovers that the seller of a firearm and the
12 intended recipient of the firearm are not eligible, under federal or
13 state law, to possess a firearm or an NFA firearm, as applicable,
14 must:
15 (1) comply with subsection (e)(1);
16 (2) maintain custody of the firearm;
17 (3) surrender the firearm to the state police not later than
18 twenty-four (24) hours after learning of the seller's and
19 intended recipient's inability to possess the firearm or NFA
20 firearm, as applicable; and
21 (4) comply with all applicable federal laws concerning the
22 transfer of a firearm.
23 A dealer who is unable to transact the sale, trade, or transfer of a
24 firearm due to the inability of the seller and the intended recipient
25 to possess a firearm or NFA firearm, as applicable, is not required
26 to return any fee originally charged to the seller or the intended
27 recipient for the dealer's role in the attempted transaction.
28 (i) A dealer who discovers that a firearm to be sold, traded, or
29 transferred has been:
30 (1) reported:
31 (A) lost; or
32 (B) stolen; or
33 (2) used in the commission of a crime;
34 must comply with subsection (e)(1), maintain custody of the
35 firearm, and surrender the firearm to the state police not later
36 than twenty-four (24) hours after learning of the firearm's lost,
37 stolen, or criminal activity status and comply with all applicable
38 federal laws concerning the transfer of a firearm. A dealer who is
39 unable to transact the sale, trade, or transfer of a firearm due to
40 the lost, stolen, or criminal activity status of a firearm to be sold,
41 traded, or transferred is not required to return any fee originally
42 charged to the seller or intended recipient for the dealer's role in
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1 the attempted transaction.
2 (j) A dealer who:
3 (1) refuses to transact the sale, trade, or transfer of a firearm
4 under subsection (d)(2) and complies with subsection (e); or
5 (2) aborts the sale, trade, or transfer of a firearm for a
6 reason:
7 (A) described in subsection (f), (g), (h), or (i); or
8 (B) required under federal or state law;
9 shall be immune from civil liability and damages, including
10 punitive damages, for any act or omission related to the dealer's
11 decision to terminate a firearm sale, trade, or transfer described in
12 subdivisions (1) and (2). If a dealer is not liable under this
13 subsection, no person, by reason of an agency relationship with the
14 dealer, may be held liable for any damages, including punitive
15 damages, related to a terminated sale, trade, or transfer of a
16 firearm.
17 (k) A person who knowingly or intentionally makes a materially
18 false statement to a dealer for the purpose of completing a
19 transaction described in this section commits firearm transfer
20 fraud, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if
21 the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection.
22 (l) A dealer who knowingly or intentionally transacts the sale,
23 trade, or transfer of a firearm:
24 (1) without contacting NICS;
25 (2) without receiving authorization from NICS to proceed
26 with the requested sale, trade, or transfer of the firearm
27 before transacting the requested sale, trade, or transfer of the
28 firearm; or
29 (3) in violation of a NICS instruction to terminate the
30 requested sale, trade, or transfer of the firearm;
31 commits unlawful transfer of a firearm, a Level 6 felony. However,
32 the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior unrelated
33 conviction for an offense under this subsection.
34 (m) It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection (l) that a
35 dealer received authorization from NICS to transact a sale, trade,
36 or transfer of a firearm.
37 SECTION 36. IC 35-47-4-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
38 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
39 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. A licensed importer, licensed
40 manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector may not sell or
41 deliver a firearm that is not a handgun to a person who is less than
42 twenty-one (21) years of age.
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1 SECTION 37. IC 35-47-5.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
2 AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
3 JULY 1, 2025]:
4 Chapter 5.5. Regulation of Assault Weapons
5 Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter and except as provided in
6 subsection (b), "barrel shroud" means a shroud that:
7 (1) is attached to; or
8 (2) partially or completely encircles;
9 the barrel of a firearm so that the shroud protects the user of the
10 firearm from heat generated by the barrel.
11 (b) The term does not include:
12 (1) a slide that partially or completely encloses the barrel; or
13 (2) an extension of the stock along the bottom of the barrel
14 that does not encircle or substantially encircle the barrel.
15 Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "belt fed semiautomatic firearm"
16 means a repeating firearm that:
17 (1) uses a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to:
18 (A) extract the fired cartridge case; and
19 (B) chamber the next round;
20 (2) requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each
21 cartridge; and
22 (3) has the capacity to accept a belt ammunition feeding
23 device.
24 Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "detachable magazine" means an
25 ammunition feeding device that can be removed from a firearm
26 without disassembly of the firearm action.
27 Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fixed magazine" means an
28 ammunition feeding device that is permanently fixed to the firearm
29 in such a manner that it cannot be removed without disassembly of
30 the firearm.
31 Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "folding, telescoping, or
32 detachable stock" means a stock that folds, telescopes, detaches, or
33 otherwise operates to:
34 (1) reduce the length, size, or any other dimension of; or
35 (2) otherwise enhance the ability to conceal;
36 a firearm.
37 Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "forward grip" means a grip
38 located forward of the trigger that functions as a pistol grip.
39 Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "grenade launcher" means an
40 attachment for use on a firearm that is designed to propel a
41 grenade or other similar destructive device.
42 Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "licensed importer, licensed
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1 manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector" has the
2 meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. 921(a) corresponding to each term,
3 as applicable.
4 Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "pistol grip" means a grip, a
5 thumbhole stock or Thordsen-type grip or stock, or any other
6 characteristic that can function as a grip.
7 Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "semiautomatic assault
8 weapon" means any of the following, regardless of the country of
9 manufacture or the caliber of ammunition accepted:
10 (1) A semiautomatic rifle that has the capacity to accept a
11 detachable magazine and at least one (1) of the following:
12 (A) A pistol grip.
13 (B) A forward grip.
14 (C) A folding, telescoping, or detachable stock.
15 (D) A capability to be otherwise foldable or adjustable in
16 a manner that:
17 (i) operates to reduce the length, size, or any other
18 dimension of; or
19 (ii) otherwise enhances the ability to conceal;
20 the weapon.
21 (E) A grenade launcher.
22 (F) A barrel shroud.
23 (G) A threaded barrel.
24 (2) A semiautomatic rifle that has a fixed magazine with the
25 capacity to accept more than ten (10) rounds. This subdivision
26 does not include an attached tubular device that is:
27 (A) designed to accept; and
28 (B) capable of operating only with;
29 .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.
30 (3) A part, combination of parts, component, device,
31 attachment, or accessory that:
32 (A) is designed; or
33 (B) functions;
34 to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but not
35 convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machine gun.
36 (4) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a
37 detachable magazine and:
38 (A) has:
39 (i) a threaded barrel;
40 (ii) a second pistol grip;
41 (iii) a barrel shroud;
42 (iv) the capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some
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1 location outside of the pistol grip;
2 (v) a manufactured weight of fifty (50) ounces or more
3 when unloaded; or
4 (vi) a stabilizing brace or similar component; or
5 (B) is a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm.
6 (5) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the
7 capacity to accept more than ten (10) rounds.
8 (6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has at least one (1) of the
9 following:
10 (A) A folding, telescoping, or detachable stock.
11 (B) A pistol grip.
12 (C) A fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than
13 five (5) rounds.
14 (D) The ability to accept a detachable magazine.
15 (E) A forward grip.
16 (F) A grenade launcher.
17 (7) A shotgun with a revolving cylinder.
18 (8) A belt fed semiautomatic firearm.
19 (9) Any combination of parts from which a firearm described
20 in subdivisions (1) through (8) can be assembled.
21 Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "semiautomatic pistol" means
22 a repeating pistol that:
23 (1) uses a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to:
24 (A) extract the fired cartridge case; and
25 (B) chamber the next round; and
26 (2) requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each
27 cartridge.
28 Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "semiautomatic rifle" means a
29 repeating rifle that:
30 (1) uses a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to:
31 (A) extract the fired cartridge case; and
32 (B) chamber the next round; and
33 (2) requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each
34 cartridge.
35 Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "semiautomatic shotgun"
36 means a repeating shotgun that:
37 (1) uses a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to:
38 (A) extract the fired cartridge case; and
39 (B) chamber the next round; and
40 (2) requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each
41 cartridge.
42 Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "threaded barrel" means a
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1 feature or characteristic that is designed to allow for the
2 attachment of a device such as a firearm silencer or a flash
3 suppressor.
4 Sec. 15. A licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed
5 dealer, or licensed collector may not sell or deliver a semiautomatic
6 assault weapon.
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