# Utah Code § 53-5a-103.5: Firearm regulation in homeless shelters

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_103.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53-5a-103.5
- **Heading:** Firearm regulation in homeless shelters
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-5a / § 53-5a-103.5

## Text

(1) As used in this section: (a) (i) "Homeless shelter" means a permanent or temporary facility operated or owned by a local or state governmental entity that provides temporary shelter to homeless individuals and has the capacity to provide temporary shelter to at least 10 individuals per night. (ii) "Homeless shelter" does not include a permanent or temporary facility operated by a local or state governmental entity that provides temporary shelter to individuals displaced due to a disaster or under a state of emergency. (b) "Local or state governmental entity" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-6-2301. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b) and subject to Subsection (3), a local or state governmental entity may prohibit the possession of a firearm within a homeless shelter over which the local or state government entity exercises authority. (b) A local or state governmental entity may not prohibit the possession of a firearm on the grounds outside of a homeless shelter. (3) If a local or state governmental entity prohibits the possession of a firearm under Subsection (2), the local or state governmental entity shall: (a) display readily visible signage at all public entrances of the homeless shelter indicating that firearms are not permitted inside the homeless shelter; (b) (i) provide a means of detecting a firearm at all public entrances to the homeless shelter; and (ii) ensure an individual is physically present at a public entrance to the homeless shelter when the public entrance to the homeless shelter is in use; (c) provide secure storage for a firearm while an individual is inside the homeless shelter; and (d) prohibit the collection of information about a firearm that is stored at the homeless shelter, including taking a photograph of the firearm or recording the serial number of the firearm. (4) A stored firearm in a homeless shelter that is abandoned for more than seven days by the owner of the firearm may be relinquished by the homeless shelter to a law enforcement agency for disposal.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53-5a-101 § 53-5a-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-101.5 § 53-5a-101.5. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_101.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-102 § 53-5a-102. Uniform firearm laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-102.1 § 53-5a-102.1. When a firearm is considered to be loaded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_102.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2 § 53-5a-102.2. Open and concealed carry of a firearm outside of an individual's residence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_102.2.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-102.3 § 53-5a-102.3. Possession of a firearm at a residence or on real property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_102.3.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-103 § 53-5a-103. Discharge of a firearm on private property -- Liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-103.5 § 53-5a-103.5. Firearm regulation in homeless shelters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_103.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-104 § 53-5a-104. Firearm transfer certification or notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-105 § 53-5a-105. Number or mark assigned to a handgun by the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-106 § 53-5a-106. Alteration of number or mark on a handgun.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-107 § 53-5a-107. Compliance with firearms prohibitions in secure facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-108 § 53-5a-108. Individuals who are exempt from certain weapons laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-5a-201 § 53-5a-201. Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_5a_201.md)

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