Utah Duty to Inform Police Laws (2026)

Duty to Inform Police in states bordering Utah

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

• ArizonaConditional

  Arizona has no proactive duty to inform, but it is a class 1 misdemeanor to fail to answer accurately if an officer asks — during a lawful stop, detention, or arrest — whether you are carrying a concealed deadly weapon (A.R.S. § 13-3102(A)(1)(b)). The officer may take temporary custody of the firearm during the contact. The rule applies to permitless carriers 21 and older and to permit holders alike.

  Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →

• ColoradoConditional

  Colorado has no proactive duty to inform, but a permittee must carry the permit and a photo ID whenever possessing a concealed handgun and must produce both when an officer demands them (C.R.S. § 18-12-204(2)(a)); failure is a petty offense and raises a rebuttable presumption of no permit, which is dismissible if a valid permit is later shown. A handgun kept in a private vehicle for lawful protection is not considered concealed carry.

  Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: leg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →

• IdahoInfo

  Idaho has no statutory duty to inform: Idaho Code § 18-3302, which allows permitless concealed carry statewide for eligible adults 18 and older, contains no provision requiring a carrier to notify an officer or to display the optional license on demand. Licenses are still issued for reciprocity and NICS-exemption purposes.

  Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →

• NevadaConditional

  Nevada has no proactive duty to inform, but permittees must carry the permit together with proper identification whenever in actual possession of a concealed firearm, and both must be presented if a peace officer requests them (NRS 202.3667); violation is a $25 civil penalty. Nevada requires a CCW permit for concealed carry, so this covers all lawful concealed carriers.

  Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →

• New MexicoConditional

  New Mexico has no proactive duty to inform, but a licensee must have the concealed handgun license in possession at all times while carrying (NMSA § 29-19-9) and, under the Department of Public Safety (DPS) carry rule (10.8.2 NMAC, updated effective December 9, 2025), must display it when a peace officer demands it. New Mexico requires a license for concealed carry of a loaded firearm.

  Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: dps.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →

• WyomingConditional

  Wyoming has no proactive duty to inform, but a permittee must carry the permit with valid identification whenever carrying concealed and display both at the request of any peace officer (Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(b)). Wyoming is a constitutional-carry state: permitless carriers under § 6-8-104(a)(iv) have no statutory duty to inform or to present.

  Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →