3/27/06-A bill has died that would have modified state law for guns in vehicles.
Lawmakers weren’t able to agree on wording in the bill. SB24 originally called for allowing a gun to be placed in a vehicle’s center console or glove box.
Utah law now allows for a firearm in a vehicle, but only if it is unloaded and either out in the open or in a closed case other than a center console or a glove box. Concealed-weapons permit holders are exempt from the restrictions.

2/23/06-The Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee voted 8-0 on Feb. 21 to approve a bill that would modify state law for guns in vehicles.
Utah law now allows for a firearm in a vehicle, but only if it is unloaded and either out in the open or in a closed case other than a center console or a glove box. Concealed-weapons permit holders are exempt from the restrictions.
SB24, sponsored by Sen. Mark Madsen, R-Lehi, would allow the gun to be placed in a vehicle’s center console or glove box.
It previously included a provision that would have allowed fully loaded weapons in vehicles but it was taken out.
The bill now heads to the full Senate for further consideration. For bill status, call (801) 538-1035.