HB0559 | Firearm Revisions

Description
General Description: 

This bill concerns firearm restrictions and requirements.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill prohibits the sale, possession, and transfer of certain assault weapons and large-capacity magazines; raises the minimum age to purchase certain firearms to 21 years old and creates exceptions; requires criminal history background checks for certain transfers of a firearm between persons who are not federal firearms licensees;

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0559
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Brian S. King
Democrat - District 23
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

PTA has a rich history of advocating for the safety of children and youth. Our leaders must acknowledge and address the ease of access to firearms and assault weapons. We must make every attempt to reduce violence, especially those incidents that involve firearms.

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

National PTA Position Statement on Gun Safety and Violence Prevention
Greater enforcement of federal and state minimum age requirements for handgun purchases
Raise the federal minimum age to 21 to purchase handguns, shot guns and rifles from any type of dealer
 

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Support sensible solutions to gun violence, including promoting the safe and secure storage of firearms, strengthening the federal background check system, investing in evidence-based community violence interventions and addressing youth access to firearms, especially assault or military-style weapons.