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Senate approves dealer-regulation bill after debate over registry and small-business impacts
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Summary
The Colorado Senate passed House Bill 11 26 on third reading, 20–15, after floor debate in which opponents warned the measure would create a de facto firearm registry and impose heavy compliance costs on small dealers.
DENVER — On April 15, 2026, the Colorado Senate approved House Bill 11 26, a measure establishing new requirements for firearms dealers, on a 20–15 recorded vote. Senator Kipp moved the bill on third reading and final passage.
The bill drew pointed opposition from Senator Zamora Wilson, who said the measure ‘‘is, in fact, a multi‑pronged assault on the constitutional rights of Colorado's law‑abiding gun owners and the small business owners who serve them.’’ Zamora Wilson added that the bill ‘‘builds, without using the word, a functional firearm registry accessible to state agents without warrant or cause’’ and warned it would impose compliance costs that could drive small dealers out of business and reduce access in rural communities.
Supporters framed the bill as a dealer‑regulation measure intended to enhance public safety by standardizing dealer practices and transaction records. After debate, the Senate proceeded to a recorded vote; the clerk announced the result as 20 ayes and 15 no, and the bill’s cosponsors were entered on the record.
Why it matters: The bill changes how some firearms dealers must manage transactions and records. Opponents contended the statutory changes would centralize enforcement authority and create new state‑level data flows; sponsors said the measure provides consistent standards for public safety enforcement.
Vote details: The Senate passed House Bill 11 26 on April 15, 2026, by a vote of 20–15. The Senate clerk announced the list of cosponsors and recorded the no votes during the roll call.
Next steps: The bill was passed by the Senate on third reading. The transcript records its passage and cosponsors; further actions (enrollment to the Governor or any conference steps) were not specified on the floor during this session.
