Reported violent and property crime, police reporting coverage, and Indiana public-safety context.
Reported violent-crime rate349.2 per 100k2024 · #23 of 50* · highest first
Reported property-crime rate1,506 per 100k2024 · #33 of 50* · highest first
Police population reporting coverage87.2%2024 · #47 of 50* · highest first
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Indiana · 2024: 349.2 per 100k · Rank #23 of 50*, highest first · U.S. benchmark: Not available
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query. These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Indiana's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in every year from 2015 through 2024, ranging from 75.3% to 87.2%. Every point is flagged and should be interpreted as reporting-jurisdiction data, not complete statewide coverage. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
* 87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
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Indiana · state comparison
Reported crime over time
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Indiana · 2024349.2 per 100k
Indiana rank#23*among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
* Indiana comparison caveat: 87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
Reported violent-crime rate
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Indiana's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in every year from 2015 through 2024, ranging from 75.3% to 87.2%. Every point is flagged and should be interpreted as reporting-jurisdiction data, not complete statewide coverage. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
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2024 · Indiana: 349.2 per 100k · Rank #23 of 50*, highest first · Selected for state comparison
* 87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
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Indiana Reported violent-crime rate history
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2015
419.8 per 100k
2016
456.2 per 100k
2017
461 per 100k
2018
441.6 per 100k
2019
410.6 per 100k
2020
444.5 per 100k
2021
370.4 per 100k
2022
370.1 per 100k
2023
380.3 per 100k
2024
349.2 per 100k
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Lower value · 102.6 per 100kHigher value · 744.7 per 100kStriped: unavailable
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Indiana · 349.2 per 100k2024 · Rank #23 of 50*, highest first* 87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.Selected state
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Compare Indiana with every state · 50 ranked
Reported violent-crime rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New Mexico
744.7 per 100k
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#2
Alaska
731.9 per 100k
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#3
Tennessee
604.3 per 100k
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#4
Arkansas
589.6 per 100k
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#5*
Louisiana
504.5 per 100k
82.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#6
Colorado
486.8 per 100k
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#7
California
478.4 per 100k
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#8
Kansas
474.7 per 100k
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#9
Missouri
472.7 per 100k
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#10
Michigan
442.6 per 100k
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#11
South Carolina
440.8 per 100k
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#12
Arizona
433 per 100k
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#13
Oklahoma
429.3 per 100k
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#14
Montana
428 per 100k
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#15
Maryland
425.9 per 100k
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#16
Nevada
408.6 per 100k
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#17
Texas
397.8 per 100k
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#18
New York
392.2 per 100k
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#19
North Carolina
382.9 per 100k
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#20
Alabama
380.8 per 100k
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#21
Delaware
368.4 per 100k
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#22*
South Dakota
356.9 per 100k
89.6% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#23*
Indiana · your comparison
349.2 per 100k
87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#24
Oregon
341.1 per 100k
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#25
Washington
331.8 per 100k
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#26
Georgia
328 per 100k
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#27
Massachusetts
317.9 per 100k
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#28
Ohio
311.9 per 100k
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#29
Illinois
294.5 per 100k
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#30
Wisconsin
287.6 per 100k
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#31
West Virginia
263.8 per 100k
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#32*
Florida
262 per 100k
81.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#33
Minnesota
259.4 per 100k
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#34
North Dakota
258 per 100k
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#35
Pennsylvania
251.3 per 100k
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#36
Iowa
247.2 per 100k
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#37
Utah
237.8 per 100k
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#38
Idaho
236.6 per 100k
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#39
Hawaii
230.3 per 100k
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#40
Vermont
227.1 per 100k
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#41
Kentucky
226.7 per 100k
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#42
Nebraska
224.6 per 100k
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#43
Virginia
223.7 per 100k
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#44
New Jersey
221.9 per 100k
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#45*
Mississippi
219.6 per 100k
65.1% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#46*
Wyoming
212.5 per 100k
89.9% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#47
Rhode Island
154.9 per 100k
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#48
Connecticut
139.2 per 100k
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#49
New Hampshire
112.3 per 100k
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#50
Maine
102.6 per 100k
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Violent offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
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Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Indiana's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in every year from 2015 through 2024, ranging from 75.3% to 87.2%. Every point is flagged and should be interpreted as reporting-jurisdiction data, not complete statewide coverage.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 87.2%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Property offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Indiana's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in every year from 2015 through 2024, ranging from 75.3% to 87.2%. Every point is flagged and should be interpreted as reporting-jurisdiction data, not complete statewide coverage.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 87.2%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Firearm deaths include suicide, homicide, and other intents. Mortality is separate from reported crime.
Indiana · 20241,196
Indiana rank#14among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Firearm deaths
Deaths with firearm injury recorded as the cause, all intents.
Counts reflect population size. They do not measure shootings, crimes, or the effect of a policy.
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Lower value · 55Higher value · 4,389Striped: unavailable
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Indiana · 1,1962024 · Rank #14 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Firearm deaths · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
4,389
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#2
Florida
3,191
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#3
California
2,853
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#4
Georgia
1,985
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#5
North Carolina
1,835
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#6
Ohio
1,745
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#7
Pennsylvania
1,624
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#8
Illinois
1,563
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#9
Tennessee
1,448
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#10
Arizona
1,331
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#11
Missouri
1,234
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#12
Michigan
1,228
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#13
Alabama
1,212
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#14
Indiana · your comparison
1,196
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#15
Virginia
1,153
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#16
South Carolina
1,064
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#17
Louisiana
1,031
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#18
Colorado
961
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#19
Washington
915
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#20
New York
896
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#21
Kentucky
870
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#22
Mississippi
810
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#23
Oklahoma
794
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#24
Wisconsin
735
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#25
Maryland
716
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#26
Oregon
663
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#27
Arkansas
638
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#28
Minnesota
582
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#28
Nevada
582
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#30
New Mexico
563
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#31
Utah
454
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#32
Kansas
446
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#33
New Jersey
393
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#34
Iowa
389
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#35
Idaho
331
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#36
Massachusetts
287
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#37
West Virginia
281
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#38
Montana
247
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#39
Connecticut
224
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#40
Nebraska
218
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#41
Alaska
182
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#42
Maine
181
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#43
South Dakota
159
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#44
New Hampshire
152
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#45
Wyoming
143
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#46
Delaware
123
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#47
North Dakota
95
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#48
Vermont
76
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#49
Hawaii
56
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#50
Rhode Island
55
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31 of 31 reviewed Indiana actions · newest first
Oct 2, 2026 · Governor announcement · Indiana announces a planned anonymous school-safety tip line · Future service announcedGovernor · Governor announcement
Indiana announces a planned anonymous school-safety tip line
Oct 2, 2026 · Future service announced
Mike Braun · Announced
Reviewed governor announcement
Governor Braun announced a $1 million investment in an optional anonymous safety-reporting service for Indiana K–12 schools. The announcement describes continuous monitoring and enrollment coordinated through the Central Indiana Educational Service Center. The service is anticipated for enrolled schools in January 2027. The release does not prove a completed rollout, enacted appropriation, signed contract or reduction in school violence.
Announced October 2, 2026; optional school enrollment, with availability anticipated in January 2027.
Why this record is included
Governor Braun announced a $1 million investment in an optional anonymous safety-reporting service for Indiana K–12 schools. The announcement describes continuous monitoring and enrollment coordinated through the Central Indiana Educational Service Center. The service is anticipated for enrolled schools in January 2027. The release does not prove a completed rollout, enacted appropriation, signed contract or reduction in school violence. This topic context does not establish a measured effect on the chart.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Budget and education · reviewed policy context · crime · reviewed policy context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
This program is anticipated to be available for enrolled schools beginning January 2027.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Sep 23, 2026 · Executive Order 26-30 · Indiana postpones expiration of listed Parole Board rules · Order issuedGovernor · Executive Order 26-30
Indiana postpones expiration of listed Parole Board rules
Sep 23, 2026 · Order issued
Mike Braun · Issued
Reviewed signed order
Postponed the listed Parole Board rules’ scheduled expiration from January 1, 2027 until January 1, 2028. The signed order continues existing rules; it does not adopt the agencies’ contemplated revisions. The listed rules concern parole release and revocation, parolee conduct and clemency. This order does not grant individual clemency or parole. The underlying rule text, later amendments and measured outcomes are separate from this expiration decision.
Issued 2026-09-23. The listed rules’ expiration moves from 2027-01-01 to 2028-01-01; this is not the adoption of new rules.
Why this record is included
Postponed the listed Parole Board rules’ scheduled expiration from January 1, 2027 until January 1, 2028. The signed order continues existing rules; it does not adopt the agencies’ contemplated revisions. The listed rules concern parole release and revocation, parolee conduct and clemency. This order does not grant individual clemency or parole. The underlying rule text, later amendments and measured outcomes are separate from this expiration decision. This policy context does not establish a measured effect on the chart.
Retained Indiana evidence context: crime · reviewed policy context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
shall be postponed for three hundred sixty-five (365) days until January 1, 2028
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Sep 23, 2026 · Executive Order 26-32 · Indiana postpones expiration of listed Department of Correction rules · Order issuedGovernor · Executive Order 26-32
Indiana postpones expiration of listed Department of Correction rules
Sep 23, 2026 · Order issued
Mike Braun · Issued
Reviewed signed order
Postponed the listed Department of Correction rules’ scheduled expiration from January 1, 2027 until January 1, 2028. The signed order continues existing rules; it does not adopt the agencies’ contemplated revisions. The listed rules concern death-row visits, literacy standards for a minimum-security release program and general applicability. This order does not authorize an individual release. The underlying rule text, later amendments and measured outcomes are separate from this expiration decision.
Issued 2026-09-23. The listed rules’ expiration moves from 2027-01-01 to 2028-01-01; this is not the adoption of new rules.
Why this record is included
Postponed the listed Department of Correction rules’ scheduled expiration from January 1, 2027 until January 1, 2028. The signed order continues existing rules; it does not adopt the agencies’ contemplated revisions. The listed rules concern death-row visits, literacy standards for a minimum-security release program and general applicability. This order does not authorize an individual release. The underlying rule text, later amendments and measured outcomes are separate from this expiration decision. This policy context does not establish a measured effect on the chart.
Retained Indiana evidence context: crime · reviewed policy context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
shall be postponed for three hundred sixty-five (365) days until January 1, 2028
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 16, 2026 · H.R.9719 · Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Indiana delegation · H.R.9719
Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act
Jul 16, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Rudy Yakym · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The proposal would permit otherwise lawful firearm possession in visitor areas of specified federal facilities when consistent with state law. Its scope includes specified public-land agencies and facilities, rather than every federal building.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Why this record is included
The proposal would permit otherwise lawful firearm possession in visitor areas of specified federal facilities when consistent with state law. Its scope includes specified public-land agencies and facilities, rather than every federal building. The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Indiana's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The proposal would permit otherwise lawful firearm possession in visitor areas of specified federal facilities when consistent with state law. Its scope includes specified public-land agencies and facilities, rather than every federal building.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 12, 2026 · HB 1052 · Various administrative law matters. · Enacted · Public Law 153Indiana Legislature · HB 1052
Various administrative law matters.
Mar 12, 2026 · Enacted · Public Law 153
Rep. Ethan Manning · Sponsored / Sen. Ron Alting · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The firearm provision exempts antique firearms from specified handgun sale, rental, trade and transfer requirements. It concerns a limited category of firearm transactions within a broader administrative bill.
The Indiana legislative record shows the measure was enacted on March 12, 2026 as Public Law 153.
Why this record is included
The firearm provision exempts antique firearms from specified handgun sale, rental, trade and transfer requirements. It concerns a limited category of firearm transactions within a broader administrative bill. The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Indiana's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The firearm provision exempts antique firearms from specified handgun sale, rental, trade and transfer requirements. It concerns a limited category of firearm transactions within a broader administrative bill.
Rep. Chris Jeter · Sponsored / Sen. Rodney Pol · Sponsored / Sen. Mike Bohacek · Sponsored / Sen. Aaron Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The law adds LaPorte and Porter counties to the Indiana crime guns task force area beginning July 1, 2027. The relationship concerns the geographic expansion of the task force; the bill also changes quorum rules.
The Indiana legislative record shows the measure was enacted on March 4, 2026 as Public Law 70.
Why this record is included
The law adds LaPorte and Porter counties to the Indiana crime guns task force area beginning July 1, 2027. The relationship concerns the geographic expansion of the task force; the bill also changes quorum rules. The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Indiana's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The law adds LaPorte and Porter counties to the Indiana crime guns task force area beginning July 1, 2027. The relationship concerns the geographic expansion of the task force; the bill also changes quorum rules.
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What candidates are saying
Explore statements about crime, victimization, policing and criminal justice from FactVote’s Indiana candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
14 statements from 7 candidates
2026 Indiana U.S. House — District 1 — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 2 statements
Frank has been proud to to deliver federal Community Project Funding to Fair Haven Northwest Indiana’s Rape Crisis Center. This funding assisted Fair Haven in providing safe and stable housing for adults fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking. Frank will continue to…
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Source topic or question: Housing affordability
Candidate campaign source
Frank has been proud to to deliver federal Community Project Funding to Fair Haven Northwest Indiana’s Rape Crisis Center. This funding assisted Fair Haven in providing safe and stable housing for adults fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking. Frank will continue to protect the most vulnerable populations throughout Northwest Indiana.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Frank introduced the Safe Recovery Together Act to address the lasting, adverse effects of domestic violence, including struggles with mental illness, substance use disorder, and housing instability. This program would address barriers to accessing care that survivors often face when seeking service…
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Source topic or question: Public safety and justice
Candidate campaign source
Frank introduced the Safe Recovery Together Act to address the lasting, adverse effects of domestic violence, including struggles with mental illness, substance use disorder, and housing instability. This program would address barriers to accessing care that survivors often face when seeking services in their time of need and create safe, supportive living environments for families. Frank will continue to advocate for resources to support survivors of domestic violence throughout our region.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Cinde supports legalizing medical cannabis and decriminalizing the possession of cannabis. She has spoken out in support of ending the federal ban on cannabis and cannabis products.Indiana needs to join surrounding states to work with law enforcement agencies, health care groups, and other stakehold…
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Source topic or question: Health care
Candidate campaign source
Cinde supports legalizing medical cannabis and decriminalizing the possession of cannabis. She has spoken out in support of ending the federal ban on cannabis and cannabis products.Indiana needs to join surrounding states to work with law enforcement agencies, health care groups, and other stakeholders so that Hoosier patients with medical conditions can legally access cannabis and hemp products as alternatives to highly addictive opiates.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
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Indiana incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
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55 matching sponsorships or proposals · 36 Indiana incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Mike Braun
Governor of Indiana · Republican–IN
1 proposalView proposals from Mike BraunGovernor · Governor announcement
Indiana announces a planned anonymous school-safety tip line
Oct 2, 2026 · Future service announced
Mike Braun · Announced
Reviewed governor announcement
Governor Braun announced a $1 million investment in an optional anonymous safety-reporting service for Indiana K–12 schools. The announcement describes continuous monitoring and enrollment coordinated through the Central Indiana Educational Service Center. The service is anticipated for enrolled schools in January 2027. The release does not prove a completed rollout, enacted appropriation, signed contract or reduction in school violence.
Announced October 2, 2026; optional school enrollment, with availability anticipated in January 2027.
Why this record is included
Governor Braun announced a $1 million investment in an optional anonymous safety-reporting service for Indiana K–12 schools. The announcement describes continuous monitoring and enrollment coordinated through the Central Indiana Educational Service Center. The service is anticipated for enrolled schools in January 2027. The release does not prove a completed rollout, enacted appropriation, signed contract or reduction in school violence. This topic context does not establish a measured effect on the chart.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Budget and education · reviewed policy context · crime · reviewed policy context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
This program is anticipated to be available for enrolled schools beginning January 2027.
U.S. representative for Indiana, District 7 · D–IN
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. André CarsonU.S. Congress · Indiana delegation · H.R.4487
Gun Safety Incentive Act
Jul 17, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. André Carson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The proposal would require safe-storage notices and devices with specified firearm sales, fund distribution of storage devices and create a tax credit for retail sales of qualifying devices.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The proposal would require safe-storage notices and devices with specified firearm sales, fund distribution of storage devices and create a tax credit for retail sales of qualifying devices. The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Indiana's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The proposal would require safe-storage notices and devices with specified firearm sales, fund distribution of storage devices and create a tax credit for retail sales of qualifying devices.
Indiana House of Representatives, District 52 · R–IN
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Ben SmaltzIndiana Legislature · HB 1296
Firearms matters.
Mar 21, 2022 · Enacted · Public Law 175
Rep. Ben Smaltz · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Prohibits certain individuals from knowingly or intentionally carrying a handgun. Creates the crime of "unlawful carrying of a handgun" and specifies the penalties for committing this crime. Allows particular individuals who do not meet the requirements to receive a handgun license and are not otherwise prohibited to carry a handgun in limited places. Allows a resident of Indiana to obtain in certain…
The Indiana legislative record shows the measure was enacted on March 21, 2022 as Public Law 175.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Indiana's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Prohibits certain individuals from knowingly or intentionally carrying a handgun. Creates the crime of "unlawful carrying of a handgun" and specifies the penalties for committing this crime. Allows particular individuals who do not meet the requirements to receive a handgun license and are not otherwise prohibited to carry a handgun in limited places…
Indiana House of Representatives, District 88 · R–IN
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Chris JeterIndiana Legislature · SB 148
Indiana crime guns task force.
Mar 4, 2026 · Enacted · Public Law 70
Rep. Chris Jeter · Sponsored / Sen. Rodney Pol · Sponsored / Sen. Mike Bohacek · Sponsored / Sen. Aaron Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The law adds LaPorte and Porter counties to the Indiana crime guns task force area beginning July 1, 2027. The relationship concerns the geographic expansion of the task force; the bill also changes quorum rules.
The Indiana legislative record shows the measure was enacted on March 4, 2026 as Public Law 70.
Why this record is included
The law adds LaPorte and Porter counties to the Indiana crime guns task force area beginning July 1, 2027. The relationship concerns the geographic expansion of the task force; the bill also changes quorum rules. The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Indiana's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The law adds LaPorte and Porter counties to the Indiana crime guns task force area beginning July 1, 2027. The relationship concerns the geographic expansion of the task force; the bill also changes quorum rules.
Rep. Earl Harris · Sponsored / Sen. Dan Dernulc · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The law permits Lake County to join the Indiana crime guns task force, expanding the area served by its firearm-tracing and violent-crime work. It also changes board voting rules.
The Indiana legislative record shows the measure was enacted on April 1, 2025 as Public Law 16.
Why this record is included
The law permits Lake County to join the Indiana crime guns task force, expanding the area served by its firearm-tracing and violent-crime work. It also changes board voting rules. The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Indiana's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The law permits Lake County to join the Indiana crime guns task force, expanding the area served by its firearm-tracing and violent-crime work. It also changes board voting rules.
Rep. Ethan Manning · Sponsored / Sen. Ron Alting · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The firearm provision exempts antique firearms from specified handgun sale, rental, trade and transfer requirements. It concerns a limited category of firearm transactions within a broader administrative bill.
The Indiana legislative record shows the measure was enacted on March 12, 2026 as Public Law 153.
Why this record is included
The firearm provision exempts antique firearms from specified handgun sale, rental, trade and transfer requirements. It concerns a limited category of firearm transactions within a broader administrative bill. The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Indiana's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Indiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The firearm provision exempts antique firearms from specified handgun sale, rental, trade and transfer requirements. It concerns a limited category of firearm transactions within a broader administrative bill.
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