All Roll Calls
Yes: 158 • No: 15
UtahH.B. 842026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Dangerous Weapon Amendments
Sponsored By: Walt Brooks (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationHigher EducationLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticePublic SafetyUtah Board of Higher EducationWeaponsCampus Safety
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Gun carry rules by age and permit
Beginning May 6, 2026, adults 21+ who may lawfully possess guns can carry open or concealed without a permit on public streets and in places not banned by law. They may carry a loaded or unloaded handgun in a vehicle where they are lawfully present, and may carry unloaded long guns in a vehicle. People 18–20 without a provisional permit have limited options: an unloaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loader in a vehicle; a loaded or unloaded handgun in a vehicle; and an unloaded firearm on public streets where allowed. People 18–20 without a provisional permit may not carry in secure areas with posted bans, K–12 schools, college campuses, daycare sites, airport secure areas, houses of worship or private homes that ban weapons, or any other banned place. Provisional permit holders age 18–20 may not carry on K–12 school grounds. If your only permit is from another state, you may not carry on K–12 school grounds or on daycare premises. Permit holders still face posted secure-area bans, airport secure areas, and private-property bans, and may not openly carry on K–12 or college grounds unless lawfully responding to an active threat. A vehicle owner may forbid firearms in the owner's vehicle.
Secure gun storage for trained staff
Beginning May 6, 2026, trained participants in a school guardian or Educator‑Protector program may securely store a firearm on school grounds. They must follow the law’s secure storage rules. This is an exception to the general school gun ban for those program members.
Colleges cannot require vaccines or masks
Beginning May 6, 2026, colleges in the state may not require vaccination proof to enroll or attend. Students can claim a medical exemption with a written statement, or a personal or religious exemption with a written statement. If a class has both online and in‑person options, exempt students can still attend in person. These rules do not apply to people in medical settings, and do not limit health departments acting under other law. Colleges also may not require face coverings to attend in‑person instruction, except in medical settings.
Open carry on college property penalized
Beginning May 6, 2026, openly carrying a firearm on college or university premises is a class C misdemeanor. Exemptions include accidental exposure while you are lawfully concealing, lawful response to an active threat, at your residence, carrying in a vehicle you control, and activities approved by a responsible administrator. Individuals exempt under other state law also remain exempt. Prior exemptions tied only to having a concealed carry permit are removed.
Campus hearings add oaths and security
Beginning May 6, 2026, testimony in non‑faculty employee grievance hearings about demotion or termination must be under oath. The Board may let each college set up one secure hearing room with weapon‑detection. Attendees must get written notice, and restrictions apply only during hearings and a short time before and after. The room size must be reasonable for typical hearings.
Colleges add penalties and dorm choices
Beginning May 6, 2026, colleges can enforce these campus rules with fees and fines, withholding money owed, probation, suspension or expulsion, revoking privileges, refusing to issue degrees, or by going to court. Schools may use any reasonable mix of these remedies. Colleges may also offer a housing option that lets dorm residents request roommates who agree not to have firearms in the shared room.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Walt Brooks
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Don L. Ipson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 18 • No: 5
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 58 • No: 8
House vote • 2/26/2026
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 1
House vote • 2/18/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/11/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/11/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/11/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ amended
2/26/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/26/2026Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
2/26/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Amended 2/26/2026 12:02:764
2/26/2026
Amended 2/19/2026 10:02:340
2/19/2026
Substitute #3
2/12/2026
Substitute #2
2/2/2026
Substitute #1
1/21/2026
Introduced
12/23/2025
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