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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
Crossed Over
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Passed
04/21/2023
04/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING MEASURES RELATED TO SEEKING FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN IMMIGRANTS TO POSSESS FIREARMS TO BE A PEACE OFFICER.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board to promulgate rules for the administration of or compliance with requirements for eligible immigrants who have a valid Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status or have applied for asylum to obtain a peace officer certificate. It also allows law enforcement agencies to amend their written firearms policies to authorize eligible immigrants to possess and use firearms, including while attending a training academy, as long as the policy complies with federal law. The bill aims to provide opportunities for eligible immigrants to become peace officers in Colorado.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (22)
Ryan Armagost (R)*,
Julie Gonzales (D)*,
Cathy Kipp (D)*,
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)*,
Shannon Bird (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Ruby Dickson (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Kevin Priola (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Faith Winter (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 04/27/2023)
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