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Utah Senate backs Second Amendment and explores 'sanctuary state' options in nonbinding resolution
Summary
Senate Resolution 902 passed May 19, 2021, 22–6–1, expressing support for the right to keep and bear arms and opening consideration of mechanisms to protect state gun rights. Lawmakers debated what 'sanctuary state' would mean in practice and accepted a small friendly amendment before passage.
The Utah Senate passed Senate Resolution 902 (SR902) on May 19, 2021, a short, advisory measure expressing concern about potential federal actions affecting firearms and signaling the legislature’s intent to explore ways to protect Second Amendment rights at the state level.
Senator Vickers, sponsor of SR902, said Utahns value the Second Amendment and that the resolution is intended to tee up further discussion during the general…
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