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Senate approves bill allowing firearm dealers to request serial‑number checks; sheriffs’ workload highlighted
Summary
SB205 creates a standardized procedure for federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to request serial-number checks of firearms and requires law enforcement response; debate centered on sheriff capacity, timing and fees.
The Colorado Senate passed Senate Bill 205 on April 7, establishing a standardized process for federally licensed firearms dealers to request serial-number checks and creating penalties if dealers fail to report suspected stolen firearms.
Sponsor Senator Jerry Henriksen told the chamber the bill responds to dealer concerns about accepting used firearms and trade‑ins that could later be identified as stolen or missing. He said the law would give dealerships a consistent option to request a check and reduce their financial risk.
Under the bill, a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over an FFL that performs a serial-number check would be required…
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