HB0199S03 | Voluntary Firearm Safekeeping Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses the voluntary commitment of a firearm in cases of domestic violence.

Highlighted Provisions:

14 ▸ prohibits a law enforcement agency that receives a firearm from the owner or the
15 owner's cohabitant for safekeeping from returning the firearm to the owner if the
16 owner:
17 • is a restricted person; or
18 • is alleged to have committed a domestic violence offense and is subject to a jail
19 release agreement or a jail release court order;
20 ▸ directs the Department of Public Safety to create a pamphlet detailing a domestic
21 violence victim's rights to commit the perpetrator's firearm to a law enforcement
22 agency under certain circumstances; a

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0199S03

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA advocates for gun safety and violence prevention measures for the benefit and safety of children while recognizing the importance of responsible gun ownership and Second Amendment rights to the citizens of Utah.

Impact on Children:

For nearly 30 years, National PTA has advocated for common-sense and comprehensive gun safety and violence prevention measures while preserving the lawful use of firearms for sport and personal protection. This bill would prohibit the return of firearms to the owner if they are a restricted person or have committed a domestic violence offense.

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.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

5. SAFETY. Support evidence-based community violence intervention and means reduction strategies.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Position Statement- GUN SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION

National PTA advocates for restricting access to guns from persons who may
endanger public safety

Any effort to improve the safety of our nation's youth and our communities must be
comprehensive and include gun safety and violence-prevention measures.

• Enactment of Federal legislation that incentivizes states to adopt Extreme Risk
Protection Orders (ERPOs) or “red flag” laws that respect due process, individual privacy
and do not disproportionately discriminate against any individual based on race, gender,
disability or ethnicity

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

PTA Calls on Congress to Support Sensible Solutions to Gun Violence. No parent should have to fear for the safety of their child every time they leave home. Unfortunately, far too often, lives are lost or changed forever due to gun violence. PTA calls on Congress and the Administration to immediately address the many factors that contribute to the rampant gun violence in the United States.