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Senate passes bill imposing new requirements for gun shows after floor debate
Summary
The Colorado Senate passed House Bill 12 38 on March 25, adopting new state requirements for gun shows after a contentious floor discussion over effects on lawful promoters and participants.
The Colorado Senate passed House Bill 12 38 on March 25 after floor debate that focused on potential unintended consequences for legal gun-show operators.
Senator Kipp moved HB12 38 on third reading and final passage. Senator Liston spoke in opposition, warning the bill could “drive legal gun shows out of business” by imposing requirements that might dampen legitimate activity and push transactions into unregulated settings. Liston urged colleagues to consider the effect on law‑abiding participants and said numerous amendments offered in committee were rejected.
Senator Danielson, a sponsor, said the bill “takes one more step forward towards the goal of gun violence prevention,” arguing that the law would increase safety and save lives without imposing a significant burden on promoters. Sponsors said promoters did not oppose the bill and that the measure tightens guardrails at gun shows.
After discussion the Senate recorded a vote of 22 ayes and 13 noes and passed the bill. Sponsors requested cosponsor additions on the record.
