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Utah House approves bill to shield firearm transaction records from public disclosure
Summary
The House passed HB 174 to clarify that records of firearm transactions with federally licensed dealers are private and to require multiple‑sale records be destroyed within 15 days; the bill passed 63‑1 and moves to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 10 approved HB 174, a measure clarifying that records of transactions between firearm purchasers and federally licensed dealers are private and placing a 15‑day destruction requirement on certain multiple‑sale reports. Representative Potter, sponsor of the bill, said it “institutes and clarifies what most gun owners already believe to be existing procedure.”
The bill distinguishes routine single‑handgun purchase documentation (Form 4473, kept at point of sale) from federal multiple‑sale reports triggered when two or more handguns or certain accessories are sold in a single transaction; HB 174 provides GRAMA protection for those multiple‑sale records and requires that records generated from the required forms be destroyed within 15 days, the sponsor said. Representative Cutler asked whether any electronic versions of the documents exist; Potter replied he was not aware of electronic versions at this time.
Supporters argued the change protects purchaser privacy and addresses local law enforcement agencies retaining multiple‑sale reports. The bill was put to a recorded vote and passed the House 63‑1; it will be referred to the Senate for further consideration.
The House took up HB 174 from the third reading calendar and moved on after the vote; no amendment or further floor debate was recorded.
