HB1258Introduced in the House
Crimes of violence.
Introduced by Chris Jeter, District 88
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Public Law 85
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House - House concurred with Senate amendments · February 26, 2026
78
Yes
15
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Jackson | 1 | No |
| Earl Harris | 2 | No |
| Ragen Hatcher | 3 | No |
| Edmond Soliday | 4 | Yes |
| Dale DeVon | 5 | Yes |
| Maureen Bauer | 6 | Yes |
| Jake Teshka | 7 | Yes |
| Ryan Dvorak | 8 | Yes |
| Randy Novak | 9 | Yes |
| Charles Moseley | 10 | No |
Bill history
Authored by Representative Jeter
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Representatives King, Carbaugh, Porter added as coauthors
Amendment #1 (Jeter) prevailed; voice vote
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Senate sponsor: Senator Freeman
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 131: yeas 92, nays 0
Referred to the Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Amendment #4 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote
Amendment #6 (Taylor G) failed; voice vote
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 244: yeas 46, nays 2
Returned to the House with amendments
Motion to concur filed
Signed by the Speaker
House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 393: yeas 78, nays 15
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 85
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
- House Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #3 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #4 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #6 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #5 (amendment)
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