House Bill 25-1164 Introduced

A Bill for an Act

• Page 1, Line 101Concerning the authority to carry a handgun.

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 grants a person who is at least 18 years of age and permitted to possess a handgun pursuant to federal and state law the same authority to carry a concealed handgun as a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun (permit). A person who carries a concealed handgun without a permit has the same rights, limitations, and authority to carry as a person who holds a permit.

A person may obtain a permit for the purpose of using the permit to carry a concealed handgun in another state that recognizes a Colorado permit. The bill makes the minimum age to obtain a permit 18 years of age. Under existing law, Colorado recognizes permits issued in other states that meet certain criteria, including that the holder of the out-of-state permit is at least 21 years of age. The bill changes the minimum age for recognition of an out-of-state permit to 18 years of age.

Under existing law, a permit is valid for 5 years. The bill makes a permit valid for the life of the permit holder. Existing permits, other than temporary emergency permits, are converted to lifetime permits. Because the bill makes permits valid for the life of the holder, the bill repeals provisions relating to the renewal of permits. The bill repeals the temporary emergency permit to carry a concealed handgun.

The bill repeals local government authority to regulate open or concealed carry of a handgun, including repealing the authority of special districts and the governing boards of institutions of higher education, as applicable.

• Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:

• Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-105, amend (2)(c) and (2)(f); and add (2)(g) and (3) as follows:

• Page 2, Line 318-12-105.  Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon - unlawful

• Page 2, Line 4possession of weapons - concealed carry of a handgun without a

• Page 2, Line 5permit. (2)  It is not an offense pursuant to this section if the defendant was:

• Page 2, Line 6(c)  A person who, at the time of carrying a concealed weapon,

• Page 2, Line 7held a valid written permit to carry a concealed weapon issued pursuant

• Page 2, Line 8to section 18-12-105.1, as it existed prior to its repeal, or, if the weapon

• Page 2, Line 9involved was a handgun, held a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun

• Page 2, Line 10or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to part 2 of this article

• Page 2, Line 11article 12; except that it shall be is an offense under pursuant to this

• Page 2, Line 12section if the person was carrying a concealed handgun in violation of the provisions of section 18-12-214; or

• Page 2, Line 13(f)  A United States probation officer or a United States pretrial

• Page 2, Line 14services officer while on duty and serving in the state of Colorado under

• Page 3, Line 1the authority of rules and regulations promulgated by the judicial conference of the United States; or

• Page 3, Line 2(g)  Lawfully carrying a concealed handgun pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of this section.

• Page 3, Line 3(3) (a)  A person who is at least eighteen years of age and

• Page 3, Line 4is permitted to possess a handgun pursuant to federal and state

• Page 3, Line 5law has the same authority to carry a concealed handgun, and

• Page 3, Line 6is subject to the same limitations, as a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun, as set forth in section 18-12-214.

• Page 3, Line 7(b)  Nothing in this subsection (3) prohibits a person from

• Page 3, Line 8applying for and obtaining a permit to carry a concealed

• Page 3, Line 9handgun pursuant to part 2 of this article 12 for the purpose of

• Page 3, Line 10using the permit to carry a concealed handgun in a state that recognizes the validity of a permit issued in Colorado.

• Page 3, Line 11SECTION 2.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-105.3, amend (2)(e) and (4)(a) as follows:

• Page 3, Line 1218-12-105.3.  Unlawful carrying of a firearm in government

• Page 3, Line 13buildings - penalty - definitions - repeal. (2)  This section does not apply to:

• Page 3, Line 14(e)  A person who holds a valid permit to carry a concealed

• Page 3, Line 15handgun or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to part 2 of

• Page 3, Line 16this article 12, who is lawfully carrying a concealed handgun

• Page 3, Line 17pursuant to the authority granted in section 18-12-105 (3), or

• Page 3, Line 18who is carrying a concealed handgun in the adjacent parking area of a location listed in subsection (1) of this section.

• Page 3, Line 19(4) (a)  This section does not prohibit a local government from

• Page 3, Line 20enacting an ordinance, regulation, or other law pursuant to section

• Page 4, Line 118-12-214 or 29-11.7-104 that prohibits a person from carrying a firearm other than a handgun in a specified place.

• Page 4, Line 2SECTION 3.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-105.5, amend (3) introductory portion and (3)(d.5) introductory portion as follows:

• Page 4, Line 318-12-105.5.  Unlawfully carrying a weapon - unlawful

• Page 4, Line 4possession of weapons - school, college, or university grounds - definition. (3)  It is not an offense under pursuant to this section if:

• Page 4, Line 5(d.5)  The weapon involved was a handgun, the person held a valid

• Page 4, Line 6permit to carry a concealed handgun or a temporary emergency permit

• Page 4, Line 7issued pursuant to part 2 of this article 12 or who is lawfully

• Page 4, Line 8carrying a concealed handgun pursuant to the authority

• Page 4, Line 9granted in section 18-12-105 (3), and the person is carrying the concealed handgun:

• Page 4, Line 10SECTION 4.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-106, amend (1)(d) as follows:

• Page 4, Line 1118-12-106.  Prohibited use of weapons - definitions. (1)  A person commits a class 1 misdemeanor if:

• Page 4, Line 12(d)  The person has in his or her possession possesses a firearm

• Page 4, Line 13while the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a

• Page 4, Line 14controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5). Possession of

• Page 4, Line 15a permit issued under pursuant to section 18-12-105.1, as it existed

• Page 4, Line 16prior to its repeal, or possession of a permit or a temporary emergency

• Page 4, Line 17permit issued pursuant to part 2 of this article article 12 is no not a defense to a violation of this subsection (1).

• Page 4, Line 18SECTION 5.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-201, amend (1)(c), (2)(a), and (2)(b); and repeal (1)(d) and (2)(c) as follows:

• Page 4, Line 1918-12-201.  Legislative declaration. (1)  The general assembly finds that:

• Page 5, Line 1(c)  Inconsistency regarding issuance of permits results in the

• Page 5, Line 2arbitrary and capricious denial of permits to carry concealed handguns

• Page 5, Line 3based on the jurisdiction of residence rather than the qualifications for obtaining a permit; and

• Page 5, Line 4(d)  Officials of local governments are uniquely equipped to make

• Page 5, Line 5determinations as to where concealed handguns can be carried in their local jurisdictions; and

• Page 5, Line 6(2)  Based on the findings specified in subsection (1) of this section, the general assembly concludes that:

• Page 5, Line 7(a)  The criteria and procedures for issuing permits to carry concealed handguns is a matter of statewide concern; and

• Page 5, Line 8(b)  It is necessary to provide statewide uniform standards for issuing permits to carry concealed handguns for self-defense. and

• Page 5, Line 9(c)  Whether concealed handguns can be carried in a specific area is a matter of state and local concern.

• Page 5, Line 10SECTION 6.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-202, amend (6) as follows:

• Page 5, Line 1118-12-202.  Definitions - repeal. As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:

• Page 5, Line 12(6)  "Permit" means a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued

• Page 5, Line 13pursuant to the provisions of this part 2. except that "permit" does not

• Page 5, Line 14include a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to section 18-12-209.

• Page 5, Line 15SECTION 7.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-202.5, amend (4)(c) and (5) as follows:

• Page 5, Line 1618-12-202.5.  Concealed handgun training class - refresher

• Page 6, Line 1class - rules. (4) (c)  A training certificate issued for the completion of a

• Page 6, Line 2refresher class is valid for renewal of a permit to carry a concealed

• Page 6, Line 3handgun pursuant to section 18-12-211, but is not valid for an initial

• Page 6, Line 4application for a permit to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to section 18-12-203 (1)(h)(VI).

• Page 6, Line 5(5)  A verified instructor shall provide a training certificate that

• Page 6, Line 6includes the printed name and original signature of the class instructor to

• Page 6, Line 7any student who completes a concealed handgun training class or a

• Page 6, Line 8refresher class so that the student may submit the certificate to a sheriff

• Page 6, Line 9as part of an initial application for or an application for renewal of, a

• Page 6, Line 10permit to carry a concealed handgun. The training certificate must clearly

• Page 6, Line 11indicate whether that the student completed a concealed handgun training class or and not a refresher class.

• Page 6, Line 12SECTION 8.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-202.7, amend (2)(a) as follows:

• Page 6, Line 1318-12-202.7.  Concealed handgun training class - instructor verification. (2)  To become a verified instructor, an applicant must:

• Page 6, Line 14(a)  Hold a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun issued

• Page 6, Line 15pursuant this part 2; that is not a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to section 18-12-209; and

• Page 6, Line 16SECTION 9.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-203, amend (1) introductory portion, (1)(b), and (3)(a) as follows:

• Page 6, Line 1718-12-203.  Criteria for obtaining a permit. (1)  Beginning May

• Page 6, Line 1817, 2003, Except as set forth in this section, a sheriff shall issue a permit to carry a concealed handgun to an applicant who:

• Page 6, Line 19(b)  Is twenty-one eighteen years of age or older;

• Page 6, Line 20(3) (a)  The sheriff shall deny or revoke or refuse to renew a

• Page 7, Line 1permit if an applicant or a permittee fails to meet one of the criteria listed

• Page 7, Line 2in subsection (1) of this section and may deny or revoke or refuse to renew a permit on the grounds specified in subsection (2) of this section.

• Page 7, Line 3SECTION 10.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-204, amend

• Page 7, Line 4(1)(b) and (3)(a) introductory portion; repeal (2)(b); and add (1)(c) as follows:

• Page 7, Line 518-12-204.  Permit contents - validity - carrying requirements.

• Page 7, Line 6(1) (b)  A permit is valid for a period of five years after the date of

• Page 7, Line 7issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 18-12-211 the life

• Page 7, Line 8of the permit holder unless suspended or revoked. A permit issued

• Page 7, Line 9pursuant to this part 2 including a temporary emergency permit issued

• Page 7, Line 10pursuant to section 18-12-209, is effective in all areas of the state, except as otherwise provided in section 18-12-214.

• Page 7, Line 11(c)  A permit, other than a temporary emergency permit,

• Page 7, Line 12issued pursuant to this part 2 prior to the effective date of this

• Page 7, Line 13subsection (1)(c) that is valid on the effective date of this

• Page 7, Line 14subsection (1)(c) does not expire and is valid for the life of the

• Page 7, Line 15permit holder unless suspended or revoked. The issuing sheriff

• Page 7, Line 16shall issue a permittee a replacement permit without an

• Page 7, Line 17expiration date upon request of the permittee and receipt of a fifteen dollar fee.

• Page 7, Line 18(2) (b)  The provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection (2) apply to temporary emergency permits issued pursuant to section 18-12-209.

• Page 7, Line 19(3) (a)  A person who may lawfully possess a handgun may carry

• Page 7, Line 20a handgun under the following circumstances without obtaining a permit and the handgun shall not be is not considered concealed:

• Page 7, Line 21SECTION 11.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-205, amend (5) as follows:

• Page 8, Line 118-12-205.  Sheriff - application - procedure - background

• Page 8, Line 2check. (5)  The sheriff in each county or city and county in the state shall

• Page 8, Line 3establish the amount of the new and renewal permit fees fee within his

• Page 8, Line 4or her the sheriff's jurisdiction. The amount of the new and renewal

• Page 8, Line 5permit fees shall fee must comply with the limits specified in paragraph

• Page 8, Line 6(b) of subsection (2) subsection (2)(b) of this section and section

• Page 8, Line 718-12-211 (1), respectively. The fee amounts shall and must reflect the

• Page 8, Line 8actual direct and indirect costs to the sheriff of processing permit applications and renewal applications pursuant to this part 2.

• Page 8, Line 9SECTION 12.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-207, amend (1) as follows:

• Page 8, Line 1018-12-207.  Judicial review - permit denial - permit suspension

• Page 8, Line 11- permit revocation. (1)  If a sheriff denies a permit application refuses

• Page 8, Line 12to renew a permit, or suspends or revokes a permit, the applicant or

• Page 8, Line 13permittee may seek judicial review of the sheriff's decision. The applicant

• Page 8, Line 14or permittee may seek judicial review either in lieu of or subsequent to the sheriff's second review.

• Page 8, Line 15SECTION 13.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-208, amend (1) and (2)(a) as follows:

• Page 8, Line 1618-12-208.  Colorado bureau of investigation - duties. (1)  Upon

• Page 8, Line 17receipt of a permit applicant's fingerprints from a sheriff submitted

• Page 8, Line 18pursuant to section 18-12-205 (4), or upon a sheriff's request pursuant to

• Page 8, Line 19section 18-12-211 (1), the bureau shall process the full set of fingerprints

• Page 8, Line 20to obtain any available state criminal justice information or federal

• Page 8, Line 21information pursuant to section 16-21-103 (5) C.R.S., and shall report any

• Page 8, Line 22information received to the sheriff. In addition, within ten days after

• Page 9, Line 1receiving the fingerprints, the bureau shall forward one set of the

• Page 9, Line 2fingerprints to the federal bureau of investigation for processing to obtain any available state criminal justice information or federal information.

• Page 9, Line 3(2)  The bureau shall use the fingerprints received pursuant to this part 2 solely for the purposes of:

• Page 9, Line 4(a)  Obtaining information for the issuance or renewal of permits; and

• Page 9, Line 5SECTION 14.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 18-12-209 as follows:

• Page 9, Line 618-12-209.  Issuance by sheriffs of temporary emergency

• Page 9, Line 7permits.(1)  Notwithstanding any provisions of this part 2 to the

• Page 9, Line 8contrary, a sheriff, as provided in this section, may issue a temporary

• Page 9, Line 9emergency permit to carry a concealed handgun to a person whom the sheriff has reason to believe may be in immediate danger.

• Page 9, Line 10(2) (a)  To receive a temporary emergency permit, a person shall

• Page 9, Line 11submit to the sheriff of the county or city and county in which the person

• Page 9, Line 12resides or in which the circumstances giving rise to the emergency exist

• Page 9, Line 13the items specified in section 18-12-205; except that an applicant for a

• Page 9, Line 14temporary emergency permit need not submit documentary evidence

• Page 9, Line 15demonstrating competence with a handgun as required under section

• Page 9, Line 1618-12-205 (3)(a), and the applicant shall submit a temporary permit fee

• Page 9, Line 17not to exceed twenty-five dollars, as set by the sheriff. Upon receipt of the

• Page 9, Line 18documents and fee, the sheriff shall request that the bureau conduct a

• Page 9, Line 19criminal history record check of the bureau files and a search of the

• Page 9, Line 20national instant criminal background check system. The sheriff may issue

• Page 9, Line 21a temporary emergency permit to the applicant if the sheriff determines

• Page 9, Line 22the person may be in immediate danger and the criminal history record

• Page 10, Line 1check shows that the applicant meets the criteria specified in section

• Page 10, Line 218-12-203; except that the applicant need not demonstrate competence with a handgun and the applicant may be eighteen years of age or older.

• Page 10, Line 3(b) (I)  A temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to this

• Page 10, Line 4section is valid for a period of ninety days after the date of issuance. Prior

• Page 10, Line 5to or within ten days after expiration of a temporary emergency permit,

• Page 10, Line 6the permittee may apply to the sheriff of the county or city and county in

• Page 10, Line 7which the person resides or in which the circumstances giving rise to the

• Page 10, Line 8emergency exist for renewal of the permit. The sheriff may renew a

• Page 10, Line 9temporary emergency permit once for an additional ninety-day period;

• Page 10, Line 10except that, if the permittee is younger than twenty-one years of age, the

• Page 10, Line 11sheriff may renew the temporary emergency permit for subsequent ninety-day periods until the permittee reaches twenty-one years of age.

• Page 10, Line 12(II)  If the sheriff is not the same sheriff who issued the temporary emergency permit to the permittee:

• Page 10, Line 13(A)  The permittee shall submit to the renewing sheriff, in addition

• Page 10, Line 14to the materials described in section 18-12-205, a legible photocopy of the temporary emergency permit; and

• Page 10, Line 15(B)  The renewing sheriff shall contact the office of the sheriff

• Page 10, Line 16who issued the temporary emergency permit and confirm that the issuing sheriff has not revoked or suspended the temporary emergency permit.

• Page 10, Line 17SECTION 15.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-210, repeal (3) as follows:

• Page 10, Line 1818-12-210.  Maintenance of permit - address change - invalidity

• Page 10, Line 19of permit. (3)  The provisions of this section apply to temporary emergency permits issued pursuant to section 18-12-209.

• Page 10, Line 20SECTION 16.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal as it will become effective July 1, 2025, 18-12-211 as follows:

• Page 11, Line 118-12-211.  Renewal of permits.(1) (a)  Within one hundred

• Page 11, Line 2twenty days prior to expiration of a permit, the permittee may obtain a

• Page 11, Line 3renewal form from the sheriff of the county or city and county in which

• Page 11, Line 4the permittee resides or from the sheriff of the county or city and county

• Page 11, Line 5in which the permittee maintains a secondary residence or owns or leases

• Page 11, Line 6real property used by the permittee in a business and renew the permit by

• Page 11, Line 7demonstrating competence with a handgun, as described in subsection (3)

• Page 11, Line 8of this section, and submitting to the sheriff a completed renewal form;

• Page 11, Line 9an affidavit stating that the permittee remains qualified pursuant to the

• Page 11, Line 10criteria specified in section 18-12-203 (1)(a) to (1)(g); and the required

• Page 11, Line 11renewal fee not to exceed fifty dollars, as set by the sheriff pursuant to

• Page 11, Line 12section 18-12-205 (5). The renewal form must meet the requirements specified in section 18-12-205 (1) for an application.

• Page 11, Line 13(b)  If the sheriff is not the same sheriff who issued the permit to the permittee:

• Page 11, Line 14(I)  The permittee shall submit to the renewing sheriff, in addition

• Page 11, Line 15to the materials described in paragraph (a) of this subsection (1), a legible photocopy of the permit; and

• Page 11, Line 16(II)  The renewing sheriff shall contact the office of the sheriff

• Page 11, Line 17who issued the permit and confirm that the issuing sheriff has not revoked or suspended the permit.

• Page 11, Line 18(c)  The sheriff shall verify pursuant to section 18-12-205 (4) that

• Page 11, Line 19the permittee meets the criteria specified in section 18-12-203 (1)(a) to

• Page 11, Line 20(1)(g) and is not a danger as described in section 18-12-203 (2) and shall

• Page 11, Line 21either renew or deny the renewal of the permit in accordance with the

• Page 11, Line 22provisions of section 18-12-206 (1). If the sheriff denies renewal of a

• Page 12, Line 1permit, the permittee may seek a second review of the renewal application

• Page 12, Line 2by the sheriff and may submit additional information for the record. The permittee may also seek judicial review as provided in section 18-12-207.

• Page 12, Line 3(2)  A permittee who fails to file a renewal form on or before the

• Page 12, Line 4permit expiration date may renew the permit by paying a late fee of

• Page 12, Line 5fifteen dollars in addition to the renewal fee established pursuant to

• Page 12, Line 6subsection (1) of this section. No permit shall be renewed six months or

• Page 12, Line 7more after its expiration date, and the permit shall be deemed to have

• Page 12, Line 8permanently expired. A person whose permit has permanently expired

• Page 12, Line 9may reapply for a permit, but the person shall submit an application for

• Page 12, Line 10a permit and the fee required pursuant to section 18-12-205. A person

• Page 12, Line 11who knowingly and intentionally files false or misleading information or

• Page 12, Line 12deliberately omits material information required under this section is subject to criminal prosecution for perjury under section 18-8-503.

• Page 12, Line 13(3)  A permittee seeking renewal pursuant to this section may demonstrate competence with a handgun by submitting:

• Page 12, Line 14(a)  Evidence of demonstrating competence with firearms through

• Page 12, Line 15participation in organized shooting competitions, current military service, or current certification as a peace officer pursuant to article 2.5 of title 16;

• Page 12, Line 16(b)  Evidence that, at the time the application is submitted, the applicant is a verified instructor;

• Page 12, Line 17(c)  Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United

• Page 12, Line 18States armed forces that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the renewal form;

• Page 12, Line 19(d)  A certificate showing retirement from a Colorado law

• Page 12, Line 20enforcement agency that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the

• Page 12, Line 21ten years preceding submittal of the renewal form; or

• Page 13, Line 1(e)  A training certificate that includes the original signature of the

• Page 13, Line 2class instructor from a concealed handgun training class or a refresher

• Page 13, Line 3class, described in section 18-12-202.5, obtained within six months prior to submitting a renewal form.

• Page 13, Line 4SECTION 17.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-212, amend (2) as follows:

• Page 13, Line 518-12-212.  Exemption. (2)  Notwithstanding any provision of this

• Page 13, Line 6part 2 to the contrary, a retired peace officer, level I or Ia, as defined in

• Page 13, Line 7section 18-1-901 (3)(l)(I) and (3)(l)(II), as said the section existed prior

• Page 13, Line 8to its repeal in 2003, within the first five years after retirement may obtain

• Page 13, Line 9a permit by submitting to the sheriff of the jurisdiction in which the

• Page 13, Line 10retired peace officer resides a letter signed by the sheriff or chief of police

• Page 13, Line 11of the jurisdiction by which the peace officer was employed immediately

• Page 13, Line 12prior to retirement attesting that the retired officer meets the criteria

• Page 13, Line 13specified in section 18-12-203 (1). A retired peace officer who submits

• Page 13, Line 14a letter pursuant to this subsection (2) is not subject to the fingerprint or

• Page 13, Line 15criminal history check requirements specified in this part 2 and is not

• Page 13, Line 16required to pay the permit application fee. Upon receipt of a letter

• Page 13, Line 17submitted pursuant to this subsection (2), the sheriff shall issue the

• Page 13, Line 18permit. A permit issued pursuant to this subsection (2) may not be

• Page 13, Line 19renewed. Upon expiration of the permit, the permittee may apply for a new permit as provided in this part 2.

• Page 13, Line 20SECTION 18.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-213, amend (1)(a) as follows:

• Page 13, Line 2118-12-213.  Reciprocity. (1)  A permit to carry a concealed

• Page 13, Line 22handgun or a concealed weapon that is issued by a state that recognizes

• Page 13, Line 23the validity of permits issued pursuant to this part 2 shall be valid in this

• Page 14, Line 1state in all respects as a permit issued pursuant to this part 2 if the permit is issued to a person who is:

• Page 14, Line 2(a)  Twenty-one Eighteen years of age or older; and

• Page 14, Line 3SECTION 19.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-214, amend (1)(a); and repeal (1)(c), (2.5), and (6) as follows:

• Page 14, Line 418-12-214.  Authority granted by permit - carrying

• Page 14, Line 5restrictions. (1) (a)  A permit to carry a concealed handgun authorizes the

• Page 14, Line 6permittee to carry a concealed handgun in all areas of the state, except as

• Page 14, Line 7specifically limited in this section. A permit does not authorize the

• Page 14, Line 8permittee to use a handgun in a manner that would violate a provision of

• Page 14, Line 9state law. A local government does not have the authority to

• Page 14, Line 10adopt or enforce an ordinance or resolution that conflicts with any provision of this part 2.

• Page 14, Line 11(c) (I)  A local government, including a special district, or the

• Page 14, Line 12governing board of an institution of higher education, including the board

• Page 14, Line 13of directors of the Auraria higher education center, may enact an

• Page 14, Line 14ordinance, resolution, rule, or other regulation that prohibits a permittee

• Page 14, Line 15from carrying a concealed handgun in a building or specific area within

• Page 14, Line 16the local government's or governing board's jurisdiction, or for a special

• Page 14, Line 17district, in a building or specific area under the direct control or

• Page 14, Line 18management of the district, including a building or facility managed

• Page 14, Line 19pursuant to an agreement between the district and a contractor. An

• Page 14, Line 20ordinance, resolution, or other regulation prohibiting a permittee from

• Page 14, Line 21carrying a concealed handgun may only impose a civil penalty for a

• Page 14, Line 22violation and require the person to leave the premises. For a first offense,

• Page 14, Line 23the ordinance, resolution, or other regulation may not impose a fine that

• Page 14, Line 24exceeds fifty dollars and may not impose a sentence of incarceration. A

• Page 15, Line 1person who does not leave the premises when required may be subject to criminal penalties.

• Page 15, Line 2(II)  If a local government or governing board prohibits carrying

• Page 15, Line 3a concealed handgun in a building or specific area, the local government

• Page 15, Line 4or governing board shall post signs at the public entrances to the building

• Page 15, Line 5or specific area informing persons that carrying a concealed handgun is

• Page 15, Line 6prohibited in the building or specific area. The notice required by this

• Page 15, Line 7section may be included on a sign describing open carry restrictions posted in accordance with section 29-11.7-104.

• Page 15, Line 8(2.5)  A permit issued pursuant to this part 2 does not authorize a

• Page 15, Line 9person to carry a concealed handgun into a place where the carrying of

• Page 15, Line 10concealed handguns is prohibited by a local ordinance, resolution, rule, or other regulation.

• Page 15, Line 11(6)  The provisions of this section apply to temporary emergency permits issued pursuant to section 18-12-209.

• Page 15, Line 12SECTION 20.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 29-11.7-104 as follows:

• Page 15, Line 1329-11.7-104.  Regulation - carrying - posting. (1)  A local

• Page 15, Line 14government may enact an ordinance, regulation, or other law that

• Page 15, Line 15prohibits the open carrying of a firearm, other than a handgun, in a

• Page 15, Line 16building or specific area within the local government's jurisdiction. If a

• Page 15, Line 17local government enacts an ordinance, regulation, or other law that

• Page 15, Line 18prohibits the open carrying of a firearm, other than a handgun, in a

• Page 15, Line 19building or specific area, the local government shall post signs at the

• Page 15, Line 20public entrances to the building or specific area informing persons that

• Page 15, Line 21the open carrying of firearms, other than handguns, is prohibited in

• Page 15, Line 22the building or specific area.

• Page 16, Line 1(2)  A local government does not have the authority to

• Page 16, Line 2enact an ordinance, regulation, or other law that prohibits the

• Page 16, Line 3open carrying of a handgun in a building or specific area within the local government's jurisdiction.

• Page 16, Line 4SECTION 21.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-20.5-1206, amend (3) as follows:

• Page 16, Line 525-20.5-1206.  Rules - report. (3)  On or before December 31,

• Page 16, Line 62027, and on or before December 31 every fifth year thereafter, the office

• Page 16, Line 7shall issue a report to the general assembly summarizing gun violence

• Page 16, Line 8prevention measures adopted by local jurisdictions pursuant to article

• Page 16, Line 911.7 of title 29. or section 18-12-214. The office shall make the report

• Page 16, Line 10publicly available on its website or, if the office does not have a dedicated

• Page 16, Line 11website, on a web page of the department's website. Notwithstanding

• Page 16, Line 12section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), the report required pursuant to this subsection (3) continues indefinitely.

• Page 16, Line 13SECTION 22.  Act subject to petition - effective date. This act

• Page 16, Line 14takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the

• Page 16, Line 15ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except

• Page 16, Line 16that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V

• Page 16, Line 17of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this

• Page 16, Line 18act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take

• Page 16, Line 19effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in

• Page 16, Line 20November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.