Restricted Person Amendments
HB 86 expands Utah's definition of "restricted persons" who cannot possess dangerous weapons. It adds two key categories: people found not guilty by reason of insanity for *any* criminal offense (not just felonies) and those found mentally incompetent to stand trial for *any* criminal offense (not just felonies). These changes directly affect individuals with specific mental health findings in criminal cases, broadening existing restrictions. The bill amends Utah Code Section 76-11-303 to include these provisions without new funding.
Bill status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Mar 7, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 6, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
31
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]
upper
Feb 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
House/ to standing committee [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
House/ to standing committee [House Judiciary Committee]
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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