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Utah House passes substitute to concealed-carry bill after debate over permits and suicide-prevention education
Summary
On Jan. 26, 2021 the Utah House passed First Substitute House Bill 60, a concealed-carry firearms amendment, by a 54–19 vote after extended debate; supporters said the substitute preserves training and mitigations for suicide prevention while opponents warned of public-safety and perception harms.
The Utah House on Jan. 26 passed First Substitute House Bill 60, a set of amendments to state concealed-carry law, by a vote of 54–19. The chamber substituted language during floor debate and approved the measure for transmission to the Senate.
Sponsor Representative Brooks opened debate by asking what the permit process accomplishes and citing interstate comparisons, arguing that states with similar provisions have not shown higher crime rates. Opponents raised constitutional, safety, and perception concerns. Representative Nielsen argued that while Utah already allows open carry, "there is no…
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