Dangerous Weapons at Institutions of Higher Education

SB 260 authorizes Utah institutions of higher education to establish their own rules about firearms on campus, including dormitories. It specifically expands prohibited areas to include dormitories on campus grounds, making it an offense to carry or store dangerous weapons there. The bill does not ban firearms but clarifies that colleges can restrict them in dorms, consistent with existing state laws governing weapon possession. This affects students, faculty, and staff at Utah's colleges and universities by defining where firearms may be prohibited on campus property. The policy change focuses on clarifying campus safety rules without altering broader firearm rights.