H.B. 264 Law Enforcement Weapons Use Amendments

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. Romero, Angela
Floor Sponsor:

Sen. Weiler, Todd D.
  • Drafting Attorney: Jackie Rogers
  • Fiscal Analyst: Gary R. Syphus

  • Bill Tracking




  • Information
    • Last Action: 16 Mar 2021, Governor Signed
    • Last Location: Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
    • Effective Date: 5 May 2021
    • Session Law Chapter: 164


H.B. 264

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LAW ENFORCEMENT WEAPONS USE AMENDMENTS

2     
2021 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Angela Romero

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Senate Sponsor: Todd D. Weiler

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill requires a law enforcement officer to file a report after pointing a firearm or a
10     conductive energy device at an individual.
11     Highlighted Provisions:
12          This bill:
13          ▸     defines terms;
14          ▸     requires a law enforcement officer to file a report after pointing a firearm or a
15     conductive energy device at an individual;
16          ▸     provides procedures for submitting a report;
17          ▸     requires supervisory review of a report; and
18          ▸     provides exceptions.
19     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
20          None
21     Other Special Clauses:
22          None
23     Utah Code Sections Affected:
24     ENACTS:
25          53-13-116, Utah Code Annotated 1953
26     

27     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
28          Section 1. Section 53-13-116 is enacted to read:
29          53-13-116. Report required after pointing a firearm at an individual.

30          (1) As used in this section:
31          (a) "Conductive energy device" means a weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt
32     voluntary control of muscles.
33          (b) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-10-501.
34          (c) "Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section
35     53-13-103.
36          (d) "Officer-involved critical incident" means the same as that term is defined in
37     Section 76-2-408.
38          (2) A law enforcement officer shall file a report described in Subsection (3) if, during
39     the performance of the officer's duties:
40          (a) the officer points a firearm at an individual; or
41          (b) the officer aims a conductive energy device at an individual and displays the
42     electrical current.
43          (3) (a) A report described in Subsection (2) shall include:
44          (i) a description of the incident;
45          (ii) the identification of the individuals involved in the incident; and
46          (iii) any other information required by the law enforcement agency.
47          (b) A law enforcement officer shall submit a report required under Subsection (2) to
48     the officer's law enforcement agency within 48 hours after the incident.
49          (4) A supervisory law enforcement officer shall review a report submitted under
50     Subsection (3)(b).
51          (5) This section does not apply to:
52          (a) law enforcement training exercises; or
53          (b) an officer who, as part of an officer-involved critical incident, engaged in conduct
54     described under Subsection (2)(a) or (2)(b).
Bill Status / Votes
• Senate Actions • House Actions • Fiscal Actions • Other Actions
DateActionLocationVote
1/28/2021 Bill Numbered but not DistributedLegislative Research and General Counsel
1/28/2021 Numbered Bill Publicly DistributedLegislative Research and General Counsel
1/29/2021 House/ received bill from Legislative ResearchClerk of the House
1/29/2021 House/ 1st reading (Introduced)House Rules Committee
2/2/2021 House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystHouse Rules Committee
2/3/2021 House/ to standing committeeHouse Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
2/9/2021 House Comm - Substitute Recommendation from # 0 to # 1House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee8 0 3
2/9/2021 House Comm - Favorable RecommendationHouse Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee8 0 3
2/10/2021 (11:12:18 AM)House/ comm rpt/ substitutedHouse Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
2/10/2021 (11:12:19 AM)House/ 2nd readingHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills
2/10/2021 LFA/ fiscal note publicly availableHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills
2/16/2021 (11:30:16 AM)House/ 3rd readingHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills
2/16/2021 (11:32:27 AM)House/ passed 3rd readingSenate Secretary59 13 3
2/16/2021 (11:32:29 AM)House/ to SenateSenate Secretary
2/16/2021 Senate/ received from HouseWaiting for Introduction in the Senate
2/16/2021 Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Senate Rules Committee
2/26/2021 Senate/ to standing committeeSenate Business and Labor Committee
3/1/2021 Senate Comm - Favorable RecommendationSenate Business and Labor Committee6 0 3
3/2/2021 (10:27:17 AM)Senate/ committee report favorableSenate Business and Labor Committee
3/2/2021 (10:27:18 AM)Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading CalendarSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
3/3/2021 Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to RulesSenate Rules Committee
3/5/2021 Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading CalendarSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2021 (4:33:30 PM)Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2021 (4:36:21 PM)Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionSenate President20 7 2
3/5/2021 (4:36:22 PM)Senate/ signed by President/ returned to HouseHouse Speaker
3/5/2021 (4:36:23 PM)Senate/ to HouseHouse Speaker
3/5/2021 House/ received from SenateHouse Speaker
3/5/2021 House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrollingLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
3/9/2021 Bill Received from House for EnrollingLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
3/9/2021 Draft of Enrolled Bill PreparedLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
3/15/2021 Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateClerk of the House
3/15/2021 House/ enrolled bill to PrintingClerk of the House
3/15/2021 House/ received enrolled bill from PrintingClerk of the House
3/15/2021 House/ to GovernorExecutive Branch - Governor
3/16/2021 Governor SignedLieutenant Governor's office for filing