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Senate narrows reciprocity for out‑of‑state carry permits, approves 60‑day recognition
Summary
After amendments, the Senate agreed to recognize concealed‑carry permits issued by other states temporarily (60 days) and passed the amended third substitute of the bill 24‑2. The bill will require nonresidents who stay beyond that period to obtain Utah permits.
The Senate amended and approved a third substitute of a House bill to recognize concealed‑carry permits issued by other states for a limited period. Sponsor Senator Bramble offered an amendment to reinstate broad recognition of out‑of‑state concealed‑carry permits and a subsequent amendment — accepted by the body — to limit that recognition to a temporary period for visitors. The adopted compromise recognizes a permit issued by another state for 60 consecutive days; after that period an individual who becomes a resident must obtain a Utah concealed‑carry permit.
Floor debate focused on whether every issuing jurisdiction performs adequate background checks and what limits a state may place on recognition. Senator Steele and others asked about background checks; the sponsor and backers said every issuing jurisdiction conducts background checks and argued reciprocity for travelers is analogous to recognizing out‑of‑state driver’s licenses. Senator Spencer offered the 60‑day limit as a compromise intended to cover visitors and short‑term stays while preserving Utah’s sovereignty over longer‑term licensing.
After amendment votes, the Senate passed the measure on final passage, 24 aye to 2 nay. The bill will be returned to the House for transmittal and any subsequent enrollment.
