HB0136 | Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill relates to firearm storage.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0136
Year: 
2020
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 12, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Elizabeth Weight
Democrat - District 31
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

PTA believes that all children and youth should have an education that develops safe habits and attitudes, and should live in an environment free of avoidable physical hazards; and Gun education programs are widely available and heavily promoted;

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

National PTA Firearm Safety and Awareness Resolution
Resolved, That the National PTA urge its constituent bodies to participate in firearm safety and awareness programs carefully chosen to avoid those that might inadvertently encourage or promote children's access to firearms; and be it further
Resolved, That the National PTA encourage its constituent bodies to educate parents, children, youth and communities about the importance of firearm safety and awareness;

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

3. The observance and understanding of the rights and obligations of responsible citizenship and ethical government; 

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.​

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Enact Legislation to Protect Youth, Families and Communities From Gun and Other Violence Firearms are the second-leading cause of death for American children and teens, with nearly 1,600 children and teens dying by gun homicide every year. Congress must:
✓ Fund federal research on the causes and effects of gun violence on youth and in communities, as well as research on evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence 

Links
National PTA Firearm Safety and Awareness Resolution