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House passes law tightening state standards for firearm vendors used by agencies
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 1‑58 as amended after floor debate about whether state procurement can be used to police firearms dealers; sponsors said the measure sets standards to ensure public funds buy weapons only from vendors who meet state expectations for recordkeeping and safety.
The Colorado House on April 30 approved Senate Bill 1‑58 as amended, a bill that tightens procurement standards for vendors selling firearms or National Firearms Act (NFA)‑regulated items to state agencies.
What the bill does: Sponsors said the law requires vendors bidding on state firearm contracts to provide documentation such as licensing, trace‑request histories and theft/loss reports, and to certify certain safe‑business practices. The bill bars state purchasing preferences that would favor…
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