Bill > HB1232

This bill establishes legal liability for property owners who prohibit individuals from bringing self-defense weapons onto their property. Specifically, the bill defines an "arm of self-defense" broadly as any weapon, defensive equipment, armor, ammunition, and related accessories. If a person suffers harm on a property where they were previously prohibited from carrying a self-defense weapon, the property owner can be held liable for damages, including non-economic losses. Importantly, the person seeking damages is not required to prove they would have definitively prevented the harm with their weapon. The bill also waives sovereign immunity for public entities, meaning government-owned properties can be sued under these circumstances if they have laws or regulations preventing people from carrying self-defense weapons. This legislation effectively creates a legal mechanism to hold property owners accountable for restricting individuals' ability to protect themselves, potentially incentivizing more permissive weapons policies on private and public properties. The bill is presented as necessary for public safety and peace, suggesting its proponents view it as a measure to enhance personal protection rights.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1232