Utah HB0080 establishes a criminal penalty for failing to secure firearms, resulting in a minor unlawfully accessing them.

Utah HB0080 defines terms such as "locked container" and "minor" and sets a criminal penalty for failure to secure firearms. This penalty applies when an individual fails to properly secure their firearms, leading to a minor unlawfully accessing them. The bill specifies that the minor must possess, exhibit, or use the firearm in a public place or unlawfully use it. The penalty is a class C misdemeanor. The bill also outlines an affirmative defense for the actor if they took reasonable precautions to secure the firearm. The bill took effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0080 establishes a criminal penalty for failing to secure firearms, resulting in a minor unlawfully accessing them.

Utah HB0080 defines terms such as "locked container" and "minor" and sets a criminal penalty for failure to secure firearms. This penalty applies when an individual fails to properly secure their firearms, leading to a minor unlawfully accessing them. The bill specifies that the minor must possess, exhibit, or use the firearm in a public place or unlawfully use it. The penalty is a class C misdemeanor. The bill also outlines an affirmative defense for the actor if they took reasonable precautions to secure the firearm. The bill took effect on May 6, 2026.