Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 43: Record Keeping & Regulation of Sale of Firearm Barrel
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 43 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Record Keeping & Regulation of Sale of Firearm Barrel. Primary sponsor: Meg Froelich (Democratic), Kyle Brown (Democratic), Tom Sullivan (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): House Third Reading Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill requires a firearm barrel to be sold or transferred in person by a federally licensed firearm dealer. A person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer shall not possess a firearm barrel with the intent to sell or transfer, or with the intent to offer to sell or transfer, the firearm barrel. Unlawful sale of a firearm barrel and unlawful possession with intent to sell a firearm barrel are each an unclassified misdemeanor.A person must be 18 years old or older and legally allowed to purchase a firearm under state and federal law to purchase a firearm barrel, subject to certain exceptions.The bill requires a federally licensed firearm dealer to record a sale or transfer of a firearm barrel for at least 5 years.The bill requires the Colorado bureau of investigation to create a form for federally licensed firearm dealers to record a sale or transfer of a firearm barrel.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Froelich | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Kyle Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Tom Sullivan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lisa Cutter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jessie Danielson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chris Kolker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Mike Weissman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Third Reading Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments
- House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/27/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/26/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/25/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/24/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/23/2026 - No Amendments
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