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House approves complaint and penalty process for concealed‑firearms instructors
Summary
First substitute HB204 establishes written complaint, 30‑day hearing and 30‑day findings processes through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and allows revocation of instructor certification and Utah permits for up to seven years; the House passed the bill 71–0.
Representative Curtis Oda explained first substitute HB204 was prompted by anecdotes about out‑of‑state instructors providing rubber‑stamped certifications. The bill creates a complaint process filed in writing to the Bureau of Criminal Identification, requires a hearing within 30 days with information provided to the instructor, and requires board findings within 30 days. If violations are found the board may revoke an instructor’s certification and, where applicable, a Utah permit for up to seven years; repeated violations can lead to permanent revocation. The sponsor also explained that intentionally malicious, false complaints could themselves trigger revocation.
Vote: The House opened and closed voting and passed first substitute HB204 by voice/count 71 yes, 0 no; the bill will be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration.
