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UtahH.B. 1012026 General SessionHouseWALLET

Firearm Background Check Amendments

Sponsored By: A. Cory Maloy (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Background ChecksLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeWeapons

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Federal approval lets some buyers skip checks

Beginning May 6, 2026, individuals can skip Utah’s background check for qualifying National Firearms Act firearm sales or transfers. The individual must receive the federally approved application for that sale or transfer within 30 days after approval. Approval must come from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Federal gun license holders skip state checks

Beginning May 6, 2026, firearm sales or transfers to federal firearms license holders are exempt from Utah’s background check requirement. The recipient must hold a valid license and act within the activities it allows.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • A. Cory Maloy

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • David P. Hinkins

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 197 • No: 4

House vote • 2/20/2026

House/ concurs with Senate amendment

Yes: 70 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 24 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd reading

Yes: 19 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation

Yes: 4 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 3 • No: 1

House vote • 2/4/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 68 • No: 0

House vote • 1/26/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/26/2026

  2. House/ to Governor

    3/3/2026House

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

    3/3/2026House

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

    2/25/2026House

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

    2/25/2026

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

    2/24/2026

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

    2/24/2026

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

    2/20/2026House

  9. House/ received from Senate

    2/20/2026House

  10. Senate/ to House

    2/20/2026Senate

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

    2/20/2026Senate

  12. Senate/ received from House

    2/20/2026Senate

  13. House/ to Senate

    2/20/2026House

  14. House/ concurs with Senate amendment

    2/20/2026House

  15. House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

    2/19/2026House

  16. House/ received from Senate

    2/19/2026House

  17. Senate/ to House with amendments

    2/19/2026Senate

  18. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

    2/19/2026Senate

  19. Senate/ 3rd reading

    2/19/2026Senate

  20. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

    2/18/2026Senate

  21. Senate/ 2nd reading

    2/18/2026Senate

  22. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

    2/17/2026Senate

  23. Senate/ comm rpt/ amended

    2/17/2026Senate

  24. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

    2/12/2026

  25. Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation

    2/12/2026

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • Amended 2/13/2026 11:02:409

    2/13/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    12/29/2025

    PDF

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