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HB 84UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law

Enacted

Utah Law Allows Individuals 21 and Older to Conceal Carry at Colleges Without Permits and Restricts Open Carry

Original title: Dangerous Weapon Amendments

Last action · March 19, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Walt Brooks and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah law permits individuals aged 21 or older to carry a concealed dangerous weapon at public institutions of higher education without a permit, while renaming and modifying the offense of carrying weapons on campus to restrict open carry unless responding to an active threat. The legislation takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure alters campus firearms regulations by enabling permitless concealed carry for adults 21 and older at public universities and colleges, while prohibiting open carry for all individuals on those campuses except during active threats.

Background

Utah law regulates the open and concealed carrying of firearms across public spaces, schools, and higher education institutions. context
The Utah Legislature routinely considers and enacts modifications to weapons statutes and higher education governance rules. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

individuals 21 years old or older

Permitted to carry a concealed weapon at public institutions of higher education without a concealed carry permit.

Directly affected

students, faculty, and employees at institutions of higher education

Subject to revised campus open carry prohibitions and updated firearm regulations on institutional premises.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I carry a concealed weapon at a public college in Utah without a permit under this law?

Yes, individuals who are 21 years old or older may carry a concealed dangerous weapon at an institution of higher education without a .

Is open carry allowed at Utah higher education institutions under this legislation?

Open carry is prohibited on the premises of an institution of higher education unless the individual is lawfully responding to an active threat.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

62 actions

Mar 19, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
Governor Signed
Mar 16, 2026House
House/ to Governor
Mar 16, 2026House
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Mar 12, 2026House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Mar 12, 2026Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Mar 11, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

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Mar 11, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Bill Received from House for Enrolling
Mar 11, 2026House
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
Mar 11, 2026House
House/ received from Senate
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Senate/ to House
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Senate/ received from House
Mar 6, 2026House
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Mar 6, 2026House
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Mar 6, 2026House
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Mar 6, 2026House
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Mar 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ to House with amendments
Mar 6, 2026SenateFloor
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Mar 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Mar 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Senate/ comm rpt/ amended
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Feb 23, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate/ to standing committee
Feb 19, 2026SenateIntroduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Feb 19, 2026Senate
Senate/ received from House
Feb 19, 2026House
House/ to Senate
Feb 18, 2026House
House/ held
Feb 18, 2026HouseFloor
House/ passed 3rd reading
Feb 18, 2026House
House/ floor amendment
Feb 18, 2026House
House/ substituted
Feb 18, 2026House
House/ uncircled
Feb 18, 2026House
House/ circled
Feb 18, 2026House
House/ 3rd reading
Feb 13, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0084S03
Feb 13, 2026Version Sponsor
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Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0084S03
Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0084S03
Feb 9, 2026House
House/ 2nd reading
Feb 9, 2026House
House/ committee report favorable
Feb 6, 2026House
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee
House/ to standing committee
Feb 3, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0084S02
Feb 3, 2026Version Sponsor
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Feb 2, 2026House Rules Committee
Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
Feb 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0084S02
Feb 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0084S02
Jan 22, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0084S01
Jan 22, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0084S01
Jan 21, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
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Jan 21, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0084S01
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Jan 14, 2026House
House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
Jan 14, 2026House
House/ received bill from Legislative Research
Jan 13, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0084
Jan 13, 2026Version Sponsor
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Dec 23, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
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Dec 23, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
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Dec 23, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
Dec 23, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
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Expansion of Permitless Concealed Carry on Campuses

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