479A2B16D0A6C8318725827A0075D99F Hearing Summary

Representative Everett and Representative Sandridge, co-prime bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-185. The bill adds a place of business to the locations that may be defended using deadly physical force if an owner, manager, or employee reasonably believes that the intruder is committing, has committed, or intends to commit a crime, other than the unlawful entry, and that the intruder might use physical force against the occupant. The bill specifies that an owner, manager, or employee of a business is immune from criminal prosecution and civil liability for defending a place of business using deadly physical force.

Mary Parker, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ronald Dietz, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Andrea Wilkins, League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Robert Edmiston, Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. He provided a handout to the committee [Attachment C].

Eileen McCarron, Colorado Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill. She answered questions from the committee.

Kirk Fry, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee. Representative Everett responded to committee member questions. Committee discussion with Mr. Fry ensued.

Reverend Wayne Laws, Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence, testified in opposition to the bill.

Representative Everett and Representative Sandridge made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.