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HB0087 — Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments 
STATUS: 2/11 House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

• Makes it a criminal offense to store a firearm in a place that the firearm owner knows or has reason to believe a minor or person legally restricted from possessing a firearm has access;
• Requires a firearm dealer to post written notice of possible prosecution for negligent storage of a firearm and provides a penalty for failure to post the notice

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HB0094 — Weapons Restrictions Amendments
STATUS: 2/13 House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

• This bill changes and clarifies the prohibitions for carrying a dangerous weapon by an intoxicated individual.

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HB0190 — Liability of Firearm Custodian

STATUS: 2/15 House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

• This bill addresses liability for the discharge of a firearm custodian’s firearm.

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HB0209 — Extreme Risk Protective Order
STATUS: 2/4 House Rules Committee

• This bill creates the Extreme Risk Protective Order Act

This bill draws us some serious concern and we believe it warrants action on the part of the citizens. Please contact your representative. No real due process before confiscation.

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HB0217 — Open Carry Near Schools Amendment
STATUS: 2/5 House Rules Committee

• This bill prohibits carrying a dangerous weapon within 500 feet of an elementary or secondary school.

This bill draws us some serious concern and we believe it warrants action on the part of the citizens. Please contact your representative. Will turn law abiding citizens into criminals.

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HB0331 — PROHIBITION ON FIREARM MODIFICATION DEVICES
STATUS: 2/13 House Rules Committee

• This bill prohibits buying, selling, or possessing a device that modifies a semiautomatic firearm.

This bill draws us some serious concern and we believe it warrants action on the part of the citizens. Please contact your representative. WHO DETERMINES WHAT IS AND IS NOT A MODIFICATION? 

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Bills that have been requested by our representatives and titled but have not been submitted for process.

• Concealed Carry Amendments
• Domestic Violence Changes
• Firearm Purchase Background Check Amendments
• Universal Background Checks for Firearm Purchasers
• Firearm Disposal Amendments –  ABANDONED

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Bills we will not updated until end of session.  Does not effect your rights but is administrative in nature.

• HB0017 — Firearm Violence and Suicide Prevention Amendments
• HB0036 — Bureau of Criminal Identification Reporting Amendments
• HB0068 – Court Commissioner Amendments
• HB0152 — Voluntary Commitment of a Firearm Amendments
• HB0243 — Domestic Violence Modification
• HB0325 — Domestic Violence — Weapons Amendments
• HB0332 — Prohibited Persons Amendments

 

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HB0087 — Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments 
STATUS: House Rules Committee

• Makes it a criminal offense to store a firearm in a place that the firearm owner knows or has reason to believe a minor or person legally restricted from possessing a firearm has access;
• Requires a firearm dealer to post written notice of possible prosecution for negligent storage of a firearm and provides a penalty for failure to post the notice

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HB0094 — Weapons Restrictions Amendments
STATUS: House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

• This bill changes and clarifies the prohibitions for carrying a dangerous weapon by an intoxicated individual.

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HB0190 — LIABILITY OF FIREARM CUSTODIAN
STATUS: House Rules Committee

• This bill addresses liability for the discharge of a firearm custodian’s firearm.

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HB0209 — EXTREME RISK PROTECTIVE ORDER
STATUS: House Rules Committee

• This bill creates the Extreme Risk Protective Order Act

This bill draws us some serious concern and we believe it warrants action on the part of the citizens. Please contact your representative. No real due process before confiscation.

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HB0217 — OPEN CARRY NEAR SCHOOLS AMENDMENT
STATUS: House Rules Committee

• This bill prohibits carrying a dangerous weapon within 500 feet of an elementary or secondary school.

This bill draws us some serious concern and we believe it warrants action on the part of the citizens. Please contact your representative. Will turn law abiding citizens into criminals.

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Bills that have been requested by our representatives and titled but have not been submitted for process.

• Concealed Carry Amendments
• Domestic Violence Changes
• Firearm Purchase Background Check Amendments
• Prohibition on Sale of Firearm Modification Devices
• Universal Background Checks for Firearm Purchasers
• Firearm Disposal Amendments –  ABANDONED

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Bills we will not updated until end of session.  Does not effect your rights but is administrative in nature.

• HB0017 — Firearm Violence and Suicide Prevention Amendments
• HB0036 — Bureau of Criminal Identification Reporting Amendments
• HB0068 – Court Commissioner Amendments
• HB0152 — Voluntary Commitment of a Firearm Amendments
• HB0243 — Domestic Violence Modification

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HB0087 — Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments 
STATUS: House Rules Committee

• Makes it a criminal offense to store a firearm in a place that the firearm owner knows or has reason to believe a minor or person legally restricted from possessing a firearm has access;
• Requires a firearm dealer to post written notice of possible prosecution for negligent storage of a firearm and provides a penalty for failure to post the notice

HB0094 — Weapons Restrictions Amendments 
STATUS: House Rules Committee

• This bill changes and clarifies the prohibitions for carrying a dangerous weapon by an intoxicated individual.

HB0190 — LIABILITY OF FIREARM CUSTODIAN
STATUS: House Rules Committee

• This bill addresses liability for the discharge of a firearm custodian’s firearm.

HB0217 — OPEN CARRY NEAR SCHOOLS AMENDMENTS
STATUS: House Rules Committee

• This bill prohibits carrying a dangerous weapon within 500 feet of an elementary or secondary school.

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This bill draws us some serious concern and we believe it warrants action on the part of the citizens.
Please contact your representative.

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Bills that have been requested by our representatives and titled but have not been submitted for process.

• Concealed Carry Amendments
• Firearm Disposal Amendments
• Open Carry Near Schools Amendments
• Prohibition on Sale of Firearm Modification Devices
• Universal Background Checks for Firearm Purchasers

Bills we will not update until end of session.  Does not effect your rights but is administrative in nature.

• HB0017 — Firearm Violence and Suicide Prevention Amendments
• HB0036 — Bureau of Criminal Identification Reporting Amendments
• HB0068 – Court Commissioner Amendments
• HB0152 — Voluntary Commitment of a Firearm Amendments

• HB0243 — Domestic Violence Modification
  

   

  Updated will be provided as they become available.

HB0087 — Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments 
STATUS: Awaiting start of session

• Makes it a criminal offense to store a firearm in a place that the firearm owner knows or has reason to believe a minor or person legally restricted from possessing a firearm has access;
• Requires a firearm dealer to post written notice of possible prosecution for negligent storage of a firearm and provides a penalty for failure to post the notice

HB0094 — Weapons Restrictions Amendments 
STATUS: Awaiting start of session

• This bill changes and clarifies the prohibitions for carrying a dangerous weapon by an intoxicated individual.

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Bills that have been requested by our representatives and titled but have not been submitted for process.

• Concealed Carry Amendments
• Firearm Disposal Amendments
• Open Carry Near Schools Amendments
• Prohibition on Sale of Firearm Modification Devices
• Universal Background Checks for Firearm Purchasers

Bills we will not update until end of session.  Does not effect your rights but is administrative in nature.

• HB0017 — Firearm Violence and Suicide Prevention Amendments
• HB0036 — Bureau of Criminal Identification Reporting Amendments
• HB0068 – Court Commissioner Amendments
• HB0152 — Voluntary Commitment of a Firearm Amendments
  
  Updated will be provided as they become available.

H.B. 312 — Rep. Lisonbee
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — DID NOT PASS

This bill:
▸     provides that a provisional concealed carry permit holder may, before age 21, apply for a concealed carry permit that becomes valid at age 21; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 328 — Rep. Thurston
WEAPONS RESTRICTIONS AMENDMENTS — DID NOT PASS

This bill:
▸     eliminates the prohibition of carrying a dangerous weapon while a person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit under certain circumstances; and
▸     provides an exception if a person uses a dangerous weapon in the person’s residence
or in defense of others and the person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit.

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H.B. 102S01 — Rep. Greene
USE OF FORCE AMENDMENTS (SELF DEFENSE AMENDMENT) — BILL HAS BEEN PASSED AND JUST WAITING FOR GOVERNORS SIGNATURE

This bill modifies criminal provisions related to use of force.
▸     addresses when a person is not justified in using force; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 129 — Rep. Maloy and Hinkin
SELF-DEFENSE AMENDMENT — DID NOT PASS

This bill clarifies that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor.
This bill:
▸     provides that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor even if there  is a safe place to which the individual can retreat;
▸     provides that an individual’s failure to retreat is not relevant when determining whether the individual acted reasonably; and makes technical changes.

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S.B. 210 — Sen. Dabakis, Jim
INTOXICATED DRIVING LIMIT CHANGES — DID NOT PASS

This bill modifies the effective date on a statutory change of the blood alcohol limit for driving under the influence.

This bill:
▸     modifies the uncodified effective date of a change in the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence, making it contingent on three other states passing laws with the same blood alcohol level; and
▸     if three other states have not passed laws with the same blood alcohol level, provides for the repeal of Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 283.

H.B. 312 — Rep. Lisonbee
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Status: 2/13 – Passed Favorably by House Rules Committee– 3rd Reading in House — NO CHANGE

Audio from House Judiciary Committee HERE

This bill:
▸     provides that a provisional concealed carry permit holder may, before age 21, apply for a concealed carry permit that becomes valid at age 21; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 328 — Rep. Thurston
WEAPONS RESTRICTIONS AMENDMENTS — STATUS: 2/15 -House Committee – Not Considered – NO CHANGE

This bill:
▸     eliminates the prohibition of carrying a dangerous weapon while a person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit under certain circumstances; and
▸     provides an exception if a person uses a dangerous weapon in the person’s residence
or in defense of others and the person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit.

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H.B. 102S01 — Rep. Greene
USE OF FORCE AMENDMENTS (SELF DEFENSE AMENDMENT) — STATUS: 2/19 – Senate – BILL HAS BEEN PASSED AND JUST WAITING FOR GOVERNORS SIGNATURE

Audio from Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee HERE

Audio from House Judiciary Committee HERE

House Floor Video, Day 15 (2/5/2018) [HB102S1]

Senate Floor Video, Day 24 (2/14/2018) [1HB102 Use of Force Amendments, Anderegg]

This bill modifies criminal provisions related to use of force.
▸     addresses when a person is not justified in using force; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 129 — Rep. Maloy and Hinkin
SELF-DEFENSE AMENDMENT — STATUS: 2/21 – Senate to standing committee Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee

Audio House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee HERE

House Floor Video, Day 22 (2/12/2018) [HB129]

This bill clarifies that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor.
This bill:
▸     provides that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor even if there  is a safe place to which the individual can retreat;
▸     provides that an individual’s failure to retreat is not relevant when determining whether the individual acted reasonably; and makes technical changes.

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Updated will be provided as they become available.

H.B. 312 — Rep. Lisonbee
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Status: 2/13 – Passed Favorably by House Rules Committee– 3rd Reading in House

Audio from House Judiciary Committee HERE

This bill:
▸     provides that a provisional concealed carry permit holder may, before age 21, apply for a concealed carry permit that becomes valid at age 21; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 328 — Rep. Thurston
WEAPONS RESTRICTIONS AMENDMENTS — STATUS: 2/15 -House Committee – Not Considered

This bill:
▸     eliminates the prohibition of carrying a dangerous weapon while a person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit under certain circumstances; and
▸     provides an exception if a person uses a dangerous weapon in the person’s residence
or in defense of others and the person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit.

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H.B. 102S01 — Rep. Greene
USE OF FORCE AMENDMENTS (SELF DEFENSE AMENDMENT) — STATUS: 2/14 – Senate – Passed Second Reading

Audio from Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee HERE

Audio from House Judiciary Committee HERE

House Floor Video, Day 15 (2/5/2018) [HB102S1]

Senate Floor Video, Day 24 (2/14/2018) [1HB102 Use of Force Amendments, Anderegg]

This bill modifies criminal provisions related to use of force.
▸     addresses when a person is not justified in using force; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 129 — Rep. Maloy and Hinkin
SELF-DEFENSE AMENDMENT — STATUS: 2/14 – Senate to standing committee

Audio House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee HERE

House Floor Video, Day 22 (2/12/2018) [HB129]

This bill clarifies that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor.
This bill:
▸     provides that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor even if there  is a safe place to which the individual can retreat;
▸     provides that an individual’s failure to retreat is not relevant when determining whether the individual acted reasonably; and makes technical changes.

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Updated will be provided as they become available.

H.B. 312 — Rep. Lisonbee
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Status: House Rules Committee

This bill:
▸     provides that a provisional concealed carry permit holder may, before age 21, apply for a concealed carry permit that becomes valid at age 21; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 328 — Rep. Thurston
WEAPONS RESTRICTIONS AMENDMENTS — STATUS: House/ received bill from Legislative Research

This bill:
▸     eliminates the prohibition of carrying a dangerous weapon while a person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit under certain circumstances; and
▸     provides an exception if a person uses a dangerous weapon in the person’s residence
or in defense of others and the person’s alcohol concentration level exceeds the statutory limit.

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H.B. 102S01 — Rep. Greene
USE OF FORCE AMENDMENTS (SELF DEFENSE AMENDMENT) — STATUS: Senate Secretary

This bill modifies criminal provisions related to use of force.
▸     addresses when a person is not justified in using force; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 129 — Rep. Maloy and Hinkin
SELF-DEFENSE AMENDMENT — STATUS: House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

This bill clarifies that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor.
This bill:
▸     provides that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor even if there  is a safe place to which the individual can retreat;
▸     provides that an individual’s failure to retreat is not relevant when determining whether the individual acted reasonably; and makes technical changes.

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Updated will be provided as they become available.

NEW BILLS ADDED

HOUSE BILL NOT NUMBERED — Rep. Anderegg
CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING AMENDMENTS — Status: NOT NUMBERED

This bill:
No information until numbered

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HOUSE BILL NOT NUMBERED — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
WEAPONS AMENDMENTS — Status: NOT NUMBERED

This bill:
No information until numbered

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H.B. 102 — Rep. Greene
USE OF FORCE AMENDMENTS — STATUS: House/ to standing committee 1/22/2018

General Description:
This bill modifies criminal provisions related to use of force.
▸     addresses when a person is not justified in using force; and
▸     makes technical changes.

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H.B. 129 — Rep. Maloy and Hinkin
SELF-DEFENSE AMENDMENT — STATUS: House/ to standing committee 1/22/2018

General Description:
This bill clarifies that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor.
This bill:
▸     provides that an individual is not required to retreat from an aggressor even if there  is a safe place to which the individual can retreat;
▸     provides that an individual’s failure to retreat is not relevant when determining whether the individual acted reasonably; and makes technical changes.

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Updated will be provided as they become available.

HOUSE BILL 112 — Rep. Perry, Lee B.
FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee 3/6/2017
NOTE: Governor Herbert has already indicated that he would veto this bill if passed.  In my opinion, this bill is dead. 

This bill:
(1) provides that a business owner who allows a person with a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm onto the owner’s property is not civilly or criminally liable under certain circumstances; and
(2) provides an exemption for a person, 21 years of age or older who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.

 

H.B. 198 — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendars 3/1/2017
NOTE: This bill has all the makings to be passed.  This is one to watch!

This bill:
(1)   establishes a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm; stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 20 years of age, to obtain the permit;
(2) stipulates that the holder of a provisional permit issued by the state must meet eligibility requirements, including minimum age requirements, to carry a concealed firearm in another state; and
(3) prohibits a provisional permit holder from carrying a concealed firearm on or about an elementary or secondary school premises.

 

H.B. 259S01 — Rep. Maloy and Sen. Dayton
DUTY TO RETREAT AMENDMENTS — Senate Comm – Returned to Rules – 3/6/2017
NOTE: Should be passed baring and unforeseen complications.

This bill:
(1)   This bill clarifies that a person is not required to retreat from an aggressor.