Election 2016 Results: State House

A revised Indiana bill targeting youth gun violence is moving forward after lawmakers softened language that would have automatically sent some teens to adult court, while increasing penalties for firearms near schools.

Judges could deny bail to some offenders, under constitutional amendment poised to reach voters in November. Some advocates worry it could lead to irreparable harm.

After Hailey Buzbee’s death, lawmakers introduce amendments aimed at protecting teens. One would update the state’s alert system while another revives social media protections.