Burglary Amendments

HB 221 creates a new third-degree felony offense for damaging or tampering with a firearm storage container (like a locked safe) or safety device (such as a trigger lock) during a burglary. It directly affects individuals committing burglary who intentionally disable these gun safety measures while attempting, committing, or fleeing the crime. The bill defines key terms, specifies that this applies to all types of burglary under Utah law, and sets the penalty as a felony. This is a concrete policy change that adds a specific criminal charge for targeting firearm safety equipment during burglaries.