HB 425: Department of Public Safety Fee Amendments - Utah

Amended 2/24/2025 17:02:486 → Substitute #1 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends fee structures for concealed firearm permits and sex offender registry fees in Utah, transitioning from fixed fees to bureau-determined fees after July 1, 2026. It also modifies how surplus funds from the Concealed Weapons Account are transferred to the Suicide Prevention and Education Fund. The bill simplifies the text by removing provisions for concealed firearms instructors and consolidating fee sections.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by removing provisions related to concealed firearms instructor certification fees and appeal procedures, while maintaining the core fee structure for permit holders and registry offenders.

FISCAL

Changed the Concealed Weapons Account transfer threshold from '50% of excess revenues' to '50% of fund balance that is in excess of $2 million' for transfers to the Suicide Prevention and Education Fund.

TIMELINE

Removed the July 1, 2026 transition date for bureau-determined fees, making fees set by the bureau effective immediately without a phased implementation.

REQUIREMENT

Deleted all provisions related to concealed firearms instructor certification fees, renewal fees, and associated administrative requirements.

Removed Section 53-5-704 provisions regarding concealed firearms instructor certification, including training requirements, fees, and certification procedures.

Simplified fee sections by removing the July 1, 2026 date references, making all fees set by the bureau effective immediately.

TECHNICAL

Deleted the coordination clause amendment to Section 53-29-304(8)(a)(i) that referenced S.B. 41, as the fee amount was already updated in the main text.

Amended Excerpts 2/24/2025 17:02:486 → Amended 2/24/2025 17:02:486 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends fee structures for concealed firearm permits and Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry fees, with changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. It also modifies when funds from the Concealed Weapons Account are transferred to the Suicide Prevention and Education Fund.

Scope change

The bill expands the Bureau of Criminal Identification's authority to set certain fees after July 1, 2026, and clarifies fee requirements for provisional permit holders.

TIMELINE

Establishes July 1, 2026 as a key date for fee changes on concealed firearm permits and offender registry fees.

FISCAL

Amends when funds from the Concealed Weapons Account are transferred to the Suicide Prevention and Education Fund.

Amends fee provisions related to the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry fees assessed after July 1, 2026.

REQUIREMENT

Changes application fee requirements for provisional permit holders, requiring a $10 fee before July 1, 2026, with bureau-set fees on or after that date.

Allows the Bureau of Criminal Identification to set concealed firearm permit fees after July 1, 2026, in accordance with existing administrative procedures.

Enrolled → Amended Excerpts 2/24/2025 17:02:486 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends fee structures for concealed firearm permits and sex offender registry fees in Utah, transitioning from fixed fees to bureau-determined fees effective July 1, 2026. The changes allow the Bureau of Criminal Identification to set fees based on cost recovery principles while maintaining specific fee amounts before that date. A coordination clause ensures consistency with related sex offender registry legislation.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on fee administration for concealed firearm permits and sex offender registry fees, but the mechanism for determining fees after July 1, 2026, shifts from legislative specification to administrative rulemaking.

FISCAL

Concealed firearm permit fees for both residents and nonresidents will transition from fixed amounts to bureau-determined fees starting July 1, 2026, allowing the Bureau of Criminal Identification to adjust fees based on operational costs.

Sex offender registry annual fees will transition from fixed amounts to department-determined fees starting July 1, 2026, allowing the Department of Public Safety to adjust fees based on operational costs.

REQUIREMENT

Added reporting requirements for the Bureau of Criminal Identification to provide five years of categorized data on permit holders, revenue sources, and expenditures to the Legislature.

TIMELINE

Established July 1, 2026, as the transition date when fixed fees end and bureau-determined fees begin for both concealed firearm permits and sex offender registry fees.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized the statutory structure by moving the rulemaking authority for fee establishment from a standalone subsection to a new subsection (17)(a) with related reporting requirements in subsection (17)(b).

Substitute #1 → Substitute #2 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill replaces the previous version to modernize fee structures and procedures for concealed firearm permits and sex offender registry fees. It introduces a transition period where certain fees are fixed until July 1, 2026, after which the Bureau of Criminal Identification can set fees according to statutory procedures. The bill also updates the Utah Code section references and coordination clauses to align with recent legislative changes.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include fee provisions for permits issued after July 1, 2026, allowing the Bureau of Criminal Identification to set fees according to Section 63J-1-504 procedures rather than fixed amounts.

TIMELINE

Added a transition date of July 1, 2026, after which the Bureau of Criminal Identification can set concealed firearm permit fees according to statutory procedures rather than fixed amounts.

FISCAL

Updated the Concealed Weapons Account transfer threshold from $2 million to $1 million for transferring excess funds to the Suicide Prevention and Education Fund.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the concealed firearm permit fee for nonresidents from a fixed $35 to a fee set by the Bureau after July 1, 2026, while maintaining a $10 fee for provisional permits before that date.

TECHNICAL

Updated Utah Code section references from 77-41-111 to 53-5-704 for bureau duties and permit requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the coordination clause to reference updated code sections for sex offender registry fees and registration requirements.

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Mar 26, 2025

MODERATE

This bill updates fees for concealed firearm permits and offender registry fees, introduces a new section for bureau duties, and changes when funds from the Concealed Weapons Account are transferred to the Suicide Prevention and Education Fund. It also adds a coordination clause to align with related legislation.

Scope change

The bill now includes provisions for fees assessed after July 1, 2026, allowing the Bureau of Criminal Identification to set fees in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, and adds a coordination clause with S.B. 41.

TIMELINE

Added a transition date of July 1, 2026, for fee assessments on concealed firearm permits and offender registry fees, allowing the bureau to set fees according to statutory procedures after that date.

FISCAL

Amended the timing for transferring funds from the Concealed Weapons Account to the Suicide Prevention and Education Fund.

REQUIREMENT

Added new section 53-5-704 detailing bureau duties, permit issuance requirements, and conditions for denial, suspension, or revocation of concealed firearm permits.

ELIGIBILITY

Updated fee amounts for concealed firearm permits and offender registry fees, including increases for nonresidents and offenders.

TECHNICAL

Added a coordination clause to ensure consistency with S.B. 41 regarding the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry.

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