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House delays action on firearms revisions after extended floor exchange; bill circled for further talks
Utah House of Representatives · February 10, 2012
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Summary
Rep. Ray presented a bill clarifying that lawful carrying of a firearm alone should not trigger disorderly conduct charges; members raised concerns and moved to 'circle' (defer) the bill for additional consultation with law enforcement and local officials. The motion to circle passed.
Representative Ray introduced substitute House Bill 49, described in debate as clarifying disorderly conduct law so that legally carrying a firearm by itself would not be charged as disorderly conduct if no other threatening behavior occurred. Ray said the measure does not legalize open carry…
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