Utah HB0166 amends firearm carry laws, defining terms and creating an offense for prohibited open carry near large public gatherings.
Utah HB0166 amends existing laws to define terms related to firearm carry and establishes the offense of prohibited open carry of a firearm within 500 feet of a large public gathering. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes. It specifies that individuals with certain permits can carry firearms in certain locations, while prohibiting others from doing so in specific areas such as schools, daycares, and airports. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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