The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental constitutional freedom and an important part of Utah’s heritage. The Utah House of Representatives is committed to protecting Utahns’ Second Amendment right and promoting responsible firearm ownership.
The Legislature has consistently defended Utahns’ right to self-defense and worked to ensure that responsible gun owners can confidently exercise their constitutional rights. We have also supported efforts to promote firearm safety education, encourage responsible storage practices, and provide law enforcement with the tools they need to protect the public and respond to credible threats.
We will continue safeguarding the constitutional rights of Utahns and preserve the freedoms that have long been a cornerstone of our state.
Recent Legislation
HB 84
2026
Dangerous Weapon Amendments
Allowed individuals 21 years or older to conceal carry on a higher education campus without a concealed carry permit
HB 214
2026
Firearms Liability Amendments
Protected firearms manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits targeting them based on harms caused by third parties who use those firearms
HB 133
2025
Firearms Code Clarification
Reorganized and clarified Utah firearms law so gun owners can more easily understand and exercise their rights under the law and Second Amendment
HB 104
2025
Firearm Safety in Schools Amendments
Directed schools to provide developmentally appropriate firearm safety education sessions to students, while giving parents the option to opt out their student
HB 226
2023
Sale of a Firearm Amendments
Created a process for parties in a private firearm sale to verify whether the other party has a valid concealed carry permit and check if the firearm was reported as stolen
HB 225
2023
Firearm Possession Amendments
Required law enforcement to ensure that a person is not restricted from possessing a firearm before returning a firearm collected as evidence
HB 60
2021
Conceal Carry Firearms Amendments
Made Utah a “constitutional carry” state, allowing anyone at least 21 years old to open and conceal carry a firearm without a permit