A Bill for an Act
Page 1, Line 101Concerning repealing the requirements for dealing
Page 1, Line 102firearms, and, in connection therewith, repealing the
Page 1, Line 103requirement that a dealer have a state permit and
Page 1, Line 104repealing requirements for dealer employees.
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.)
The bill repeals the requirements related to dealing firearms enacted in House Bill 24-1353, including repealing the following:
- The requirement for a firearms dealer (dealer) to obtain a state firearms dealer permit (state permit) to engage in the business of dealing in firearms on and after July 1, 2025;
- The requirement for the department of revenue to conduct on-site inspections of state permit holders;
- The requirement that a dealer secure firearms in a manner that prevents members of the public from accessing the firearms;
- Specific requirements for a dealer to report to law enforcement about suspected straw purchases and firearm thefts by employees;
- The prohibition on a dealer selling or transferring a firearm outside of the dealer's posted business hours or to a person who is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance;
- The requirement for each dealer and each employee of a dealer whose position involves handling firearms to annually complete a training course; and
- Minimum qualifications for employees of dealers and the requirement for employees to submit to background checks.
Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1. Legislative declaration - legislative intent. (1) The general assembly finds and declares that:
Page 2, Line 3(a) The regulation of firearms dealers enacted in House Bill
Page 2, Line 424-1353 imposes an unnecessary regulatory burden on dealers and has a negative impact on dealers' business operations; and
Page 2, Line 5(b) Many of the regulations and requirements enacted in House Bill 24-1353 are duplicative of requirements in federal law.
Page 2, Line 6(2) The general assembly intends that money appropriated to the
Page 2, Line 7department of revenue to implement House Bill 24-1353 that is unspent
Page 2, Line 8on the effective date of this act reverts back to the fund from which it was appropriated.
Page 2, Line 9SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 18-12-401
Page 2, Line 10and 18-12-401.5.
Page 3, Line 1SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal as they will become effective July 1, 2025, 18-12-111 (3), 18-12-406, and 18-12-407.
Page 3, Line 2SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-37-103, amend (6) as follows:
Page 3, Line 339-37-103. Definitions. As used in this article 37, unless the context otherwise requires:
Page 3, Line 4(6) "Firearm" or "gun" means a firearm as defined in section
Page 3, Line 518-12-101 (1)(b.7) and any instrument or device described in section 18-1-901 (3)(h)
18-12-401 (1)(a),Page 3, Line 6SECTION 5. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,
Page 3, Line 7determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
Page 3, Line 8preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for
Page 3, Line 9the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.