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ColoradoSB25-2052025 Regular SessionSenate

Firearm Serial Number Check Request Procedure

Sponsored By: Cecelia Espenoza (Democratic), Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic), William Lindstedt (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Gun dealers face new reporting deadlines

Colorado gun dealers with state permits must report sales or attempted sales involving stolen, lost, or open-investigation firearms. This duty applies when dealers reasonably believe, know, should know, or become aware of the firearm's status. Dealers must report within 48 hours to law enforcement with authority over their business location. Failure to report is grounds for dealer enforcement penalties, which can include license revocation.

Gun dealers get checks with possible fees

Federally licensed gun dealers can request serial number checks before buying guns from individuals. Requests go to city police for businesses within city limits, or the county sheriff for businesses in unincorporated areas. Agencies must offer a reasonable, uniform process by July 1, 2026, and respond within 72 hours about stolen, lost, or open-investigation status. Agencies may charge fees reflecting actual and indirect costs, but must refund or waive fees when checks and responses miss the 72-hour deadline. Dealers can perform checks themselves only with federal permission to access its tracing program and the needed technology and infrastructure; reporting duties still apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsay Gilchrist

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dafna Michaelson Jenet

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 319 • No: 348

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

House amendments: Concur

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

House amendments: Repass

Yes: 22 • No: 11

House vote • 4/25/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 36 • No: 27

House vote • 4/24/2025

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.006)

Yes: 28 • No: 33

House vote • 4/24/2025

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.002)

Yes: 24 • No: 37

House vote • 4/24/2025

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.001)

Yes: 23 • No: 38

House vote • 4/24/2025

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.007)

Yes: 22 • No: 39

House vote • 4/24/2025

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.004)

Yes: 23 • No: 38

House vote • 4/24/2025

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.008)

Yes: 25 • No: 36

House vote • 4/24/2025

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.005)

Yes: 25 • No: 36

House vote • 4/24/2025

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.003)

Yes: 24 • No: 37

House vote • 4/21/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-205 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 8 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/8/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 23 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-205, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 3 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/2/2025House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/2/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/2/2025House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/1/2025Senate

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    4/28/2025Senate

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/25/2025House

  7. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

    4/24/2025House

  8. House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/21/2025House

  9. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/8/2025Senate

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

    4/8/2025House

  11. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/7/2025Senate

  12. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/07/2025 - No Amendments

    4/4/2025Senate

  13. Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/1/2025Senate

  14. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

    3/25/2025Senate

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