Committee recommends HB 314 to remove duplicative form, extend dealer retention window for background checks

Representative McPherson described HB 314 as a narrow administrative cleanup: current law requires BCI to generate a form that duplicates information already collected during federally required background checks; that form is not used, and HB 314 would strike the duplicate requirement. "It just takes off the burden on an agency to create and manage a form that's not being used currently," McPherson said.

The bill also permits a dealer to keep background‑check information for an extra 10 days at the dealer's request for administrative reasons (for example, credit‑card processing issues). A representative of the Utah Shooting Sports Council and the National Shooting Sports Foundation testified in support, saying the bill eliminates duplicitous code and urged passage.

Senator Grama moved to favorably recommend HB 314; the committee recorded a 3–1 vote in favor and the chair ruled the motion passed 3–1. The bill advances to the Senate floor.