SB 25-034: Voluntary Do-Not-Sell Firearms Waiver

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act establishes a process for a person to voluntarily waive the right to purchase a firearm (voluntary waiver). The Colorado bureau of investigation (bureau) in the department of public safety (department) shall deny a firearm transfer to the person while the voluntary waiver is in effect. The bureau shall develop an online portal (portal) for a person to electronically file for a voluntary waiver, update contact information, and revoke a voluntary waiver. The bureau is required to verify the filer's identity before accepting a voluntary waiver or revocation. The bureau shall enter a voluntary waiver into the national instant criminal background check system and any other federal or state computer-based systems used to identify prohibited purchasers of firearms. A person may revoke the voluntary waiver by filing for revocation with the bureau. The waiver remains in effect for 30 days after the bureau accepts the revocation. A person filing the voluntary waiver form may provide the name and contact information of a person who will be contacted if the person attempts to purchase a firearm while the voluntary waiver is in effect or if the filer revokes the voluntary waiver. The act prohibits a person from attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver. Attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver is a civil infraction, punishable by a maximum $25 fine. The voluntary waiver process and the prohibition on attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver are contingent on the department receiving $200,000 of gifts, grants, or donations to develop and operate the portal. The act permits the department to seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations for the portal. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 2, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 14, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
3. May 14, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. May 14, 2025Sent to the Governor
5. May 5, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. May 3, 2025House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
7. May 3, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
8. May 1, 2025House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
9. April 29, 2025House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to Finance
10. April 17, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
11. April 17, 2025Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
12. April 16, 2025Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

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