CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1232
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 5, 2025
Location Old State Library
HB25-1232 - Postponed Indefinitely
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File Name |
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https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/21A0A4E3818E069387258C5800785962/$File/Attachment E - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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11:04:45 PM |
Representative Luck,
prime sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1232. The bill makes property
owners liable for any harm suffered on their property when the person
was not allowed the means to protect themselves. Representative Luck explained
the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Luck responded
to questions regarding what constitutes "harm" in the bill's
context, and the lack of repealing language in the bill. Discussion ensued
regarding certain scenarios that might be impacted by the bill, and what
constitutes a weapon under the bill. Discussion followed regarding the
scope of the bill in terms of sovereign immunity waiver.
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11:24:06 PM |
Ian Escalante, representing
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Alvin
Powell, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Erin
Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Donna
LaBelle, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Escalante
responded to questions regarding how some violent incidents might be mitigated,
and the burdens of protection.
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11:36:22 PM |
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment E. No amendments were offered to HB 25-1232.
Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.
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11:45:03 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1232 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Carter |
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Soper |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Bacon |
No |
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Caldwell |
Yes |
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Clifford |
No |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Garcia |
No |
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Keltie |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
No |
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Carter |
No |
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Mabrey |
No |
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YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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11:45:35 PM
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Motion |
Postpone House Bill 25-1232 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. |
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Carter |
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| Seconded |
Espenoza |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Soper |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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