HB 25-1246 CO
Limit Peace Officer Partisan Political Activities
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Summary
The bill designates a category of peace officers as covered peace officers. A covered peace officer is an individual who is both: A public official or employed by a political subdivision of the state; and Required to be certified by the P.O.S.T. board. The bill prohibits a covered peace officer from: Using or authorizing the use of public resources for the purpose of campaigning for or against the nomination or election of a candidate; and Engaging in partisan political activity while wearing a uniform required by a political subdivision of the state. The bill includes a penalty for violating these prohibitions of up to $1,000 and potential dismissal from employment as a covered peace officer. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors (2)
- Bob Marshall Democratic · primary
- Javier Mabrey Democratic · primary
Action history (2)
- Mar 3, 2025 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely · lower
- Feb 12, 2025 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs · lower
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