Bill > HB0086

This bill amends Utah's legal definition of a "category II restricted person" by modifying several provisions related to weapons restrictions. The changes primarily update language around criminal convictions and circumstances that would classify an individual as a restricted person, including expanding the definition from "felony" to "criminal" for certain mental health-related determinations. Specifically, the bill adjusts restrictions for individuals who have been found not guilty by reason of insanity or mentally incompetent to stand trial, changing the qualifying offense from specifically a "felony" to a more broad "criminal" offense. The bill also maintains existing provisions about restrictions for people with domestic violence convictions, multiple felony convictions, controlled substance use, protective order violations, dishonorable military discharge, citizenship renunciation, and certain assault convictions involving intimate partners or family members. The changes appear intended to provide a more comprehensive and nuanced approach to defining who is restricted from possessing weapons. The bill is set to take effect on May 6, 2026, giving ample time for legal and law enforcement preparation.

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https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0086.html