Constitutional Carry Of A Handgun
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2022 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the authority to carry a handgun.
Bill Summary:
The bill grants a person who is at least 21 years old and permitted to possess a handgun pursuant to federal and state law the same authority to carry a concealed handgun as a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun (permit). A person who carries a concealed handgun without a permit has the same rights, limitations, and authority to carry as a person who holds a permit. A person may obtain a permit for the purpose of using the permit to carry a concealed handgun in another state that recognizes a Colorado permit.
Under existing law, a permit is valid for 5 years. The bill makes a permit valid for the life of the permit holder. Existing permits, other than temporary emergency permits, are converted to lifetime permits. Because permits are valid for the life of the holder, the bill repeals provisions relating to the renewal of permits. The bill repeals the temporary emergency permit to carry a concealed handgun.
The bill repeals local government authority to regulate open or concealed carry of a handgun, including repealing the authority of special districts and the governing boards of institutions of higher education, as applicable.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Ron Hanks
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2022 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 22-1033 to the Committee on Finance. | The motion failed on a vote of 5-8. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 22-1033 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. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2022 | House | House Committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/12/2022 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services |