Committee advances bill to require statewide eTrace participation, but opponents warn of registry risk
The committee advanced HB 26-1265 to the Committee of the Whole after extensive testimony. Proponents said mandatory enrollment and opt-in collective data sharing for ATF eTrace will close investigative gaps at no federal cost to agencies; opponents warned it could create a de facto registry and threaten civil rights.
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Sponsor proponents told the committee HB 26-1265 would require Colorado law-enforcement agencies to register for and use the ATF’s eTrace system, opt into the collective data-sharing feature, and submit trace reports “no later than 90 days after recovery.” Supporters argued the system is focused on crime guns, helps identify trafficking and straw purchasers, and largely works within existing agency practices.
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