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House approves short-term firearms 'safe harbor' for families in crisis
Utah House of Representatives · February 26, 2013
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Summary
HB121 authorizes a voluntary 60-day gun deposit at local law enforcement as a temporary safety measure for households facing mental-health crises or other emergencies; proponents cited suicide prevention and the measure passed 44-28.
The Utah House passed House Bill 121 on Feb. 26 to create a voluntary, short-term safe harbor allowing gun owners to deposit firearms with local law-enforcement agencies for up to 60 days during family emergencies or mental-health crises.
Sponsor Representative Pitcher described situations—such as a family member saying "I don't…
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