HB1171: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM (America/Indianapolis).

General Information

Stage: Introduced House Bill (H)
Current Chamber: house
Origin Chamber: house
Description: Self-defense.

Legislators

Authors (1)

Representative Jim Lucas (Republican)

Coauthors (0)

Sponsors (0)

Cosponsors (0)

Advisors (0)

Conferees (0)

Actions (2 total)

Jan 8, 2025, 6:36 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Jan 8, 2025, 6:36 AM: Authored by Representative Lucas

Digest

Specifies that "reasonable force" includes the pointing of a loaded or unloaded firearm for purposes of arrest or to prevent an escape, or for self-defense.