Cathy Kipp
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 14
Primary
The act establishes a process for a person to voluntarily waive the right to purchase a firearm (voluntary waiver). The Colorado bureau of investigation (bureau) in the department of public safety (department) shall deny a firearm transfer to the person while the voluntary waiver is in effect. The bureau shall develop an online portal (portal) for a person to electronically file for a voluntary waiver, update contact information, and revoke a voluntary waiver. The bureau is required to verify the filer's identity before accepting a voluntary waiver or revocation. The bureau shall enter a voluntary waiver into the national instant criminal background check system and any other federal or state computer-based systems used to identify prohibited purchasers of firearms. A person may revoke the voluntary waiver by filing for revocation with the bureau. The waiver remains in effect for 30 days after the bureau accepts the revocation. A person filing the voluntary waiver form may provide the name and contact information of a person who will be contacted if the person attempts to purchase a firearm while the voluntary waiver is in effect or if the filer revokes the voluntary waiver. The act prohibits a person from attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver. Attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver is a civil infraction, punishable by a maximum $25 fine. The voluntary waiver process and the prohibition on attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver are contingent on the department receiving $200,000 of gifts, grants, or donations to develop and operate the portal. The act permits the department to seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations for the portal. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to Finance
Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (06/02/2025) | |
| Final Act (05/14/2025) | |
| Rerevised (05/05/2025) | |
| Revised (05/03/2025) | |
| Reengrossed (04/17/2025) | |
| Engrossed (04/15/2025) | |
| Introduced (01/08/2025) | |
| PA1 (02/07/2025) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note SA1 (04/08/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note SA2 (05/01/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note FN1 (01/23/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (02/13/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note FN3 (07/10/2025) |
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