Crimes of violence.

Summary

HB 1258 consolidates and clarifies Indiana’s definition of a “crime of violence,” expands the list of offenses that count as violent crimes to include dangerous firearm possession and unlawful handgun carrying by repeat offenders, and removes the special “repeat violent arrestee” category. The changes ripple through many statutes, affecting bail practices, parole decisions, licensing for health‑care and counseling professions, and victim‑privacy rules. The bill is now law and will take effect July 1, 2026.

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