79C0F0BECCEE5B99872585120073E757 Hearing Summary

Representative Sandridge, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1168. The bill expands immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability to the use of physical force, including deadly physical force, by an owner, manager, or employee of a business when another person makes an unlawful entry into a place of business when that person has a reasonable belief that the other person has committed, is committing, or intends to commit a crime against the place of business, and believes the other person might use physical force against any owner, manager, or employee of the place of business. Representative Sandridge answered questions from the committee.

Greg Brophy, National Rifle Association, testified in support of the bill.

Taylor Rhodes, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill.

Robert Edmiston, Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. He provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Mr. Edmiston answered questions from the committee.

Kathy Kilmer, Colorado Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill.

Eileen McCarron, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Andrew O'Connor, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. He provided a handout to the committee (Attachment B).

Representative Sandridge made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members made comments regarding the bill.