2021 Colorado active gun legislation
HB 78 PASSED INTO LAW – Stolen guns – reporting
HB 1038 Guns in schools – allowing on school grounds
HB 1070 Magazine capacity – removes restrictions
HB 1082 Background checks – eliminating
HB 1106 -PASSED INTO LAW- Locking up guns – requiring
HB 1298 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Background checks – improving
HB 1299 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Gun data analysis – improving
SB 256 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Preemption – eliminating
Three gun safety bills pass into law
June 21, 2021
- HB 1298, passed into law. It extends the 3 day waiting period for a background check. Currently, the 3 days limit allows purchases to go through even if an approval is delayed. 👍 like
- HB 1299, passed into law. It establishes the office of gun violence prevention to coordinate and promote effective efforts to reduce gun violence. The office will alert communities of methods to reduce gun violence and act as a repository of gun violence reduction data. 👍 like
- SB 256, passed into law. It eliminates the preemption laws in Colorado. These laws prevent communities from making their own ordinances. By eliminating preemption, communities receive back the freedom to protest their citizen from the risks of guns in dangerous situation. 👍 like
Three good bills progressing in legislature
May 19, 2021
- HB 1298, passed the House and moves to the Senate. It extends the 3 day waiting period for a background check. Currently, the 3 days limit allows purchases to go through even if an approval is delayed. 👍 like
- HB 1299, passed the House and moves to the Senate. It establishes the office of gun violence prevention to coordinate and promote effective efforts to reduce gun violence. The office will alert communities of methods to reduce gun violence and act as a repository of gun violence reduction data. 👍 like
- SB 256, is now before the full Senate. It eliminates the preemption laws in Colorado. These laws prevent communities from making their own ordinances. By eliminating preemption, communities receive back the freedom to protest their citizen from the risks of guns in dangerous situation. 👍 like
These 3 bills passed their chamber of origin and now move to the other chamber. The NRA asked their members to call their legislators. This is the moment to offset the power of the NRA. Call your legislators and ask for support of HB 1298, HB 1299 and SB 256. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Anti-Community freedom bill before the full Senate
May 12, 2021
- SB 256, passed the Senate and moves to the House. It eliminates the preemption laws in Colorado. These laws prevent communities from making their own ordinances. By eliminating preemption, communities receive back the freedom to protest their citizen from the risks of guns in dangerous situation. 👍 like
Contact your Colorado State Senator. Ask for support of SB 256. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Full House vote on two gun safety measures
May 9, 2021
- HB 1298, full house vote this week. It extends the 3 day waiting period for a background check. Currently, the 3 days limit allows purchases to go through even if an approval is delayed. 👍 like
- HB 1299, full house vote this week. It establishes the office of gun violence prevention to coordinate and promote effective efforts to reduce gun violence. The office will alert communities of methods to reduce gun violence and act as a repository of gun violence reduction data. 👍 like
This two bills were approved by committee this past week and are before the full Colorado House for a vote this week. The NRA asked their members to contact their State Representative. Gun violence prevention supporters can offset the power of the NRA by contacting their State Representative and asking for support of HB 1298 and HB 1299. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Hearings this week for 2 gun safety bills
May 5, 2021
- HB 1298, committee hearing scheduled. It extends the 3 day waiting period for a background check. Currently, the 3 days limit allows purchases to go through even if an approval is delayed. 👍 like
- HB 1299, committee hearing scheduled. It establishes the office of gun violence prevention to coordinate and promote effective efforts to reduce gun violence. The office will alert communities of methods to reduce gun violence and act as a repository of gun violence reduction data. 👍 like
Both bills are scheduled to be heard by committees this week. This is an excellent time to contact your Colorado State Representative and Senator. Ask for support of HB 1298 and 1299. Ask for support of SB 256. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Community freedom bill up for discussion
May 5, 2021
- SB 256, scheduled for hearing. It eliminates the preemption laws in Colorado. These laws prevent communities from making their own ordinances. By eliminating preemption, communities receive back the freedom to protest their citizen from the risks of guns in dangerous situation. 👍 like
This bill is scheduled for a hearing by the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee on May 11 at 2:00 pm. The NRA asked their members to contact the committee. Gun control supporters can make their voice known at the right time by contacting the committee or their own State Senator. Ask for support of SB 256. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
The NRA looses fight against gun safety law
April 12, 2021
- HB 1106, passed into law. It requires gun owners to lock up their guns. Passage of this bill will stop many childhood deaths and suicides. 👍 like
Another gun safety bill ready for Gov. signature
April 12, 2021
- HB 1106, is before the Governor. It requires gun owners to lock up their guns. Passage of this bill would stop many childhood deaths and suicides. 👍 like
This gun safety bill passed the legislature and is before the Governor. The NRA asked their gun zealot members to contact the Governor. To all gun violence prevention supporters, this is the time to support Governor Jared Polis. Ask for support of HB 1106. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Stolen gun reporting signed by the Governor
March 19, 2021
- HB 78 is signed by the Governor. It requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within five days. Guns get stolen by criminals and then used in crimes. This bill helps authorities track those guns.👍 like
This bill is signed into law.
Legislature voting on two-gun safety bills soon
March 2, 2021
- HB 78, is before the full House and Senate. It requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within five days. Guns get stolen by criminals and then used in crimes. This bill helps authorities track those guns.👍 like
- HB 1106, is before the full House and Senate. It requires gun owners to lock up their guns. Passage of this bill would stop many childhood deaths and suicides. 👍 like
Both of these bills are expected to vote on these two bills with the week. The NRA opposes these gun safety bills and asked their members to contact their lawmakers. Gun violence prevention supports can offset the power of the NRA and improve the gun laws in Colorado right now. Contact your State Senator and Representative. Ask for support of HB 78 and HB 1106. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Bill requiring gun safety by locking them up is before a committee
March 26, 2021
- HB 1106 passed the House and is before a Senate committee. It requires gun owners to lock up their guns. Passage of this bill would stop many childhood deaths and suicides. 👍 like
This bill passed the full House with no amendments. It before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a hearing this week. The NRA told their members “It is extremely important that NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters contact their lawmakers.” This is an excellent time to offset the power of the NRA and advocate for gun safety. Contact your state Senator and ask for support of HB 1106. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Gun theft reporting bill before the full House
March 25, 2021
- HB 78 is now before the full House. It requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within five days. Guns get stolen by criminals and then used in crimes. This bill helps authorities track those guns.👍 like
This bill passed the Senate and is now before the full House. The NRA told their members that is extremely important to contact their Representative. Please help oppose the power of the NRA by contacting your state Representative. Ask for support of HB 78. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Bill requiring gun theft reporting passed the Senate
March 12, 2021
- HB 78 passed the State Senate. It requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within five days. Guns get stolen by criminals and then used in crimes. This bill helps authorities track those guns.👍 like
This week, the Senate passed this gun safety bill. It now moves on to the House of Representatives. The NRA asked their members to contact their Representative. This is an excellent time to offset the power of the NRA and contact your Representative. Urge them to support HB 78. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Three NRA type bills before a House committee on Monday
March 11, 2021
- HB 1038 is before a House committee. It allows loaded guns on school grounds. 👎 dislike
- HB 1070 is before a House committee. It removes the 2013 restrictions on large capacity magazine cartridges enacted after the 2013 Aurora theater shooting. 👎 dislike
- HB 1082 is before a House committee. It a concealed carry license to be used until a background check is completed for purchasing a firearm. What is the rush? A little extra time spent rechecking a purchasers background could stop some dangerous people from obtaining guns in anger. 👎 dislike
The Colorado House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to consider these bills on Monday March 15. The NRA asked their members to contact the committee. Gun safety supporters can offset the power of the NRA and advocate now with the committee or their State Representative. Urge them to oppose HB 1038, HB 1070, and HB 1082. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Requirement to report gun thefts goes to full Senate
March 5, 2021
- HB78 is before the full State Senate. It requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within five days. Guns get stolen by criminals and then used in crimes. This bill helps authorities track those guns.👍 like
Last night, this bill was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. It now goes before the full Senate. The NRA asked their members to contact their State Senator. Gun safety supporters, now is a great time to offset the power of the NRA and to call your State Senator. Urge them to support HB78. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Full House voting on requiring guns be locked up
March 3, 2021
- HB1106 is before the full House. It requires gun owners to lock up their guns. Passage of this bill would stop many childhood deaths and suicides. 👍 like
A bill requiring firearm owners to lock up their guns passed out of committee Monday and is now before the full House for a vote. The NRA urged their members to contact their Representative. It is important for childhood safety and suicide prevention to contact your State Representative and ask for support of HB1106. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Two gun safety bills active in committees
February 26, 2021
- HB78 is in committee. It requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within five days. Guns get stolen by criminals and then used in crimes. This bill helps authorities track those guns.👍 like
- HB1106 is in committee. It requires gun owners to lock up their guns. Passage of this bill would stop many childhood deaths and suicides.👍 like
HB78 is scheduled for a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday March 4. HB1106 is scheduled for a hearing before the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee on Monday March 1st. The NRA urged their members to contact committee members of these committees. This is a good time for gun safety supporters to contact the committee or their Senators and Representatives to ask for support of HB78 and HB1106.