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Post Updated: March 29th, 2019
Original Post: January 28th, 2019

The Utah Legislative Session began on January 28th, 2019 and ended on March 14th, 2019. The following Bills are firearm and self-defense related. Each Bill has its own post explaining what it is, if we support it , oppose it , and its current status. If you want to know more about what a Bill is and how it becomes law see the Utah State Legislature website or How A Bill Becomes A Law In Utah. Bills signed by the Governor become effective on May 14th, 2019 unless otherwise stated in the Bill.

Bills Passed By Legislature

 H.B. 17 – Firearm Violence and Suicide Prevention Amendments – Read more
Status: Signed by Governor Herbert on March 28th, 2019.

 H.B. 36 Bureau of Criminal Identification Reporting Amendments – Read more
Status: Signed by Governor Herbert on March 21st, 2019.

 H.B. 68 Court Commissioner Amendments – Read more
Status: Signed by Governor Herbert on March 21st, 2019.

 H.B. 152 – Voluntary Commitment Of A Firearm – Read more
Status: Signed by Governor Herbert on March 29th, 2019.

 H.B. 243 – Domestic Violence Modifications – Read more
Status: Signed by Governor Herbert on March 27th, 2019.

 S.B. 45 – Domestic Violence Revisions – Read more
Status: Signed by Governor Herbert on March 27th, 2019.

Bills Failed In Legislature

 H.B. 87 – Safe Storage Of Firearms Amendments – Read more

 H.B. 190 – Liability Of Firearm Custodian – Read more

 H.B. 209 – Extreme Risk Protective Order – Read more

 H.B. 217 Open Carry Near Schools Amendments – Read more

 H.B. 331 Prohibition on Firearm Modification Devices – Read more

 H.B. 418 – Universal Background Checks for Firearm Purchasers – Read more

 H.B. 477 – Property Owners Amendments – Read more

 H.B. 489 Concealed Carry Amendments – Read more