Signed by Governor Spencer Cox

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the state of Utah as a second amendment sanctuary state.

Highlights:

• Establishes the state of Utah as a second amendment sanctuary state and prohibits any federal regulation infringing on that constitutional right (Sec. 1).

• Defines “federal regulation” as a federal executive order, rule, or regulation that infringes upon, prohibits, restricts, or requires individual licensure for registration of the purchase, ownership, possession, transfer, or use of a firearm, ammunition, or firearm accessory (Sec. 1).

• Exempts any federal firearm statute or federal executive order, rule or regulation that is incorporated into Utah state code (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits any law enforcement officer, state employee, or employee of a political subdivision from implenting, enforcing, assisting, or cooperating in the enforcement of any federal regulation of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect after passage and approval by the governor after having received ⅔ approval in both the state House and Senate (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the state of Utah as a second amendment sanctuary state.

Highlights:

• Establishes the state of Utah as a second amendment sanctuary state and prohibits any federal regulation infringing on that constitutional right (Sec. 1).

• Defines “federal regulation” as a federal executive order, rule, or regulation that infringes upon, prohibits, restricts, or requires individual licensure for registration of the purchase, ownership, possession, transfer, or use of a firearm, ammunition, or firearm accessory (Sec. 1).

• Exempts any federal firearm statute or federal executive order, rule or regulation that is incorporated into Utah state code (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits any law enforcement officer, state employee, or employee of a political subdivision from implenting, enforcing, assisting, or cooperating in the enforcement of any federal regulation of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect after passage and approval by the governor after having received ⅔ approval in both the state House and Senate (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text