SB 25-034 CO

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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.)

• Cathy Kipp Democratic · primary
• Andrew Boesenecker Democratic · primary
• Jamie Jackson Democratic · primary

1. Jun 2, 2025 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 14, 2025 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. May 14, 2025 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
4. May 14, 2025 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
5. May 5, 2025 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
6. May 3, 2025 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · lower
7. May 3, 2025 House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
8. May 1, 2025 House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations · lower
9. Apr 29, 2025 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to Finance · lower
10. Apr 17, 2025 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs · lower
11. Apr 17, 2025 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
12. Apr 16, 2025 Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · upper
13. Apr 15, 2025 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
14. Apr 11, 2025 Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
15. Feb 6, 2025 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations · upper
16. Jan 8, 2025 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs · upper