State • Utah

HB 214: Firearms Liability Amendments

Jordan TeuscherEnacted

HB 214 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

Lawmakers are debating new rules about who is legally responsible if a gun causes harm. The proposal is currently being discussed in the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides predictable liability environment for manufacturers

Risks

  • May shift economic burden onto victims or insurance entities

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Aligns state law with specific industry protection standards

Risks

  • Potential reduction in legal recourse for firearm-related harms
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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