State • Utah

HB 101: Firearm Background Check Amendments

Cory MaloyEnacted

HB 101 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

The House of Representatives is currently debating new rules to change how background checks for gun buyers work.

Key analysis

Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct effect identified

Risks

  • no direct effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • possible administrative streamlining

Risks

  • potential compliance costs for firearm dealers

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential improvements to public safety data accuracy

Risks

  • uncertain impact on individual access to firearms
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Lack of full bill text prevents assessment of specific privacy or civil rights implications.

Limitation

Source abstract provides minimal detail on specific legislative changes.

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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