HB0307S01 | Firearm Data Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill concerns law enforcement data collection and reporting concerning firearms.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill establishes law enforcement agency reporting requirements concerning: lost or stolen firearms that are used in a crime; and the disposition of firearms in the custody of a law enforcement agency; requires the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (commission) to receive, compile, and publish law enforcement agency data concerning firearms;

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0307S01
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Sahara Hayes
Democrat - District 32
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

The bill introduces reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding lost or stolen firearms used in crimes and the handling of firearms in their custody. Additionally, it mandates the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to collect, organize, and publish data from law enforcement agencies related to firearms. This data will be a valuable resource to enact laws for the protection of children against gun violence.

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

National PTA Resolution Sale, Resale, and Destruction of Firearms

Resolved, That the National PTA seek and support legislation and appropriations to research the causes and effects of gun violence; and be it further
Resolved, That the National PTA urges constituent associations to seek and support legislation to research the causes and effects of gun violence; and be it further
 

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

Coordination and planning by all agencies with clear definition of responsibility at each level of government.