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Senate approves third-substitute House Bill 60 to allow permitless carry with failed sunset amendment
Summary
The Utah Senate passed the third substitute of House Bill 60, which moves Utah toward permitless carrying of firearms while proponents urged greater voluntary safety training. An amendment to sunset the change after five years failed on a recorded vote before the bill passed on final roll call.
The Utah Senate on the floor approved the third substitute of House Bill 60, a measure that removes the existing concealed-carry permit requirement for most lawful adults while sponsors said they will promote training and suicide-prevention programs to support public safety.
Sponsor remarks framed the bill as narrow and practical. "It allows you to put a jacket over your gun," the sponsor said in floor remarks as he described the bill's limited effect compared with public perceptions and noted training attendance had risen in states with permitless…
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