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This bill expands the definition of obstructing government operations in Colorado to include repeatedly contacting public safety emergency call centers or public safety entities without a legitimate reason. The bill first defines two new terms: a "public safety emergency call center" as any public entity providing emergency response services (like 911 dispatch centers), and a "public safety entity" as organizations responsible for public safety such as law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services providers, and similar organizations. The new law would make it a criminal offense to repeatedly call these emergency centers or entities without a genuine public safety concern, emergency report, or request for assistance. Previously, obstructing government operations only covered intentionally hindering a public servant's work through violence, force, or physical interference. The bill adds a new layer of protection for emergency response systems by criminalizing nuisance or harassing calls that tie up critical emergency communication resources. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, but could be subject to a potential referendum process that might delay its implementation until a public vote in November 2026.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-060