UtahH.B. 2142026 General SessionHouse

Firearms Liability Amendments

Sponsored By: Jordan D. Teuscher (Republican)

Signed by Governor

BusinessCommerce and TradeJudicial OperationsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticePolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Public SafetyWeaponsManufacturingCivil Procedure

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Local firearm liability rules are blocked

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah blocks cities and other local governments from imposing specified firearm-related civil liability. The ban covers liability for manufacturers, sellers, and trade groups over criminal misuse, alteration, or modification of covered products. State law overrides existing local rules of this kind, limiting local paths for seeking relief.

Tighter limits on firearm injury claims

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah expands civil-liability limits for firearm manufacturers, sellers, trade groups, and specified associated people. Covered products include guns, ammunition, antique guns, accessories, and products intended for use with guns or ammunition. Manufacturers no longer need a federal license to qualify. Covered claims require a listed exception and detailed facts showing the defendant’s state of mind and direct legal responsibility for harm. Exceptions include specified negligence, law-breaking, contract, warranty, and product-defect claims; negligent-entrustment claims have limits when sellers did not directly entrust the product. Courts must read exceptions narrowly and dismiss claims that fail these requirements. Foreign nations cannot use the exceptions.

Firearm defendants gain fees and appeals

Beginning May 6, 2026, defendants who win dismissal under Utah’s firearm-liability rules get reasonable attorney fees and court costs. The party bringing the claim faces potential responsibility for those expenses. Defendants can also appeal a denial of that dismissal request before the case ends.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican • House

Cosponsors

David P. Hinkins
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 123 • No: 26

Senate vote • 2/20/2026

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 19 • No: 6

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd reading

Yes: 20 • No: 7

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 3 • No: 1

House vote • 2/5/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 61 • No: 12

House vote • 1/26/2026

House Comm - Substitute Recommendation

Yes: 10 • No: 0