Thursday, March 8, 2012

HB49 would prohibit disorderly conduct charges for those displaying guns.


Paul Ray is the House Sponsor and Curt Bramble the Senate Sponsor of the Open-carry gun bill.

HB 49 provides that in the absence of additional threatening behavior, the otherwise lawful possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon, whether visible or concealed, may not be considered a violation of certain municipal ordinances;. . . . .HB49 Text
Local police wouldn’t be able to charge a person with disorderly conduct for openly carrying a gun in public under a bill that moved closer to final passage Wednesday. David Montero Salt Lake Tribune

HB49 third substitute, passed the House on February 21, with only 50 votes, however it passed the senate on March 7, with 22 votes, four voted against it and three did not vote in the senate. HB 49 Bill Status


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