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Utah Bill Would Require Taxpayer-Funded Venues to Allow Concealed Carry, Challenging League Bans

The measure ties gun access to venues’ acceptance of at least $1 million in public funds.

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Overview

  • HB452, introduced by Rep. Candice Pierucci, would compel private venues taking $1 million or more in public money to admit concealed carry permit holders.
  • The Delta Center, home to the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, appears to qualify due to past subsidies for Salt Lake City's sports and entertainment district.
  • The proposal conflicts with NBA and NHL no-weapons policies and the Delta Center’s current metal-detector screening rules.
  • Smith Entertainment Group, which owns the Jazz and Mammoth, says it is reviewing the legislation and its implications for league compliance.
  • Potential effects extend to Real Salt Lake matches, the Utah State Fair and some private hospitals, while airports and likely 2034 Olympic venues fall under federal security rules; Salt Lake City police say they still need to study the bill’s impact.