The Utah government, Spencer Cox, fulfilled a campaign promise on Friday and signed a law that gives anyone over the age of 21 legally allowed to possess a firearm the right to conceal carry without a license.
Utah House Bill 60, introduced by State Representative Walt Brooks, passed the Senate earlier this week, paving the way for the governor to amend existing statutes.
The law will go into effect in May, making Utah the 18th state to adopt unlicensed hidden tote bag, according to the governor.
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Gun owners who want a permit to take advantage of reciprocity laws in other states can still get one.
He said it improves Second Amendment protections in the state.
It also creates a national fund for suicide prevention and education.
The National Rifle Association, which had backed HB 60, praised Cox for signing it in a statement Friday.
“There is no reason why a law-abiding person should seek permission to carry a firearm for self-defense,” said Jason Ouimet, the executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “The passing of this bill demonstrates Utah’s commitment to protecting the Second Amendment rights of its citizens.”
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“We thank Gov. Cox, Rep. Brooks, and everyone who supported this important law,” he added.
The bill was one of five Cox signed on Friday. The others discussed, among other things, the pandemic of the corona virus and the tightening of the electoral laws.
HB 12, the voter security bill, requires the government to quickly remove the names of deceased voters from the official registry.