HB0217 | Open Carry Near Schools Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill prohibits carrying a dangerous weapon within 500 feet of an elementary or secondary school.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0217
Year: 
2019
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2019
Sponsor
Representative
Joel K. Briscoe
Democrat - District 25
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Utah PTA Resolution: 
SAF 1997-1 | Safe Schools / Safe School Policies
Impact on Children: 

Unsafe schools make it difficult for students to concentrate on learning;
Many school officials and community members are working together with families to build a safe environment where children and youth can flourish and grow; Not having firearms in the vicinity of schools would make this possible.

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

That Utah PTA continues to work for enhanced legislation that promotes safe schools

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Safety Resolution:
Resolved, That state laws and local ordinances be monitored to assure adequate safety regulations for the protection of children and youth;