CO HB 24-1348

Title: Secure Firearm Storage in a Vehicle
Author: Rhonda Fields

Summary
The bill prohibits knowingly leaving a firearm handgun in an unattended vehicle unless the firearm is stored in a locked hard-sided container that is not left in plain view or that is in the locked trunk of the vehicle or a locked recreational vehicle. A person who is considered to have a disability who stores a firearm in a locked soft-sided container does not violate the requirement to store a firearm in a hard-sided container. The bill prohibits knowingly leaving a firearm that is not handgun in an unattended vehicle unless the firearm is stored in a locked hard-sided or soft-sided container that is not left in plain view or that is in the locked trunk of the vehicle or a locked recreational vehicle. A firearm that is not a handgun that is stored in a soft-sided container must have a locking device installed on the firearm while the firearm is stored in the soft-sided container. The bill includes exceptions from the storage requirement for storing antique firearms, storing a firearm that is a not a handgun in a vehicle being used for farm or ranch operations, a person who lives in a vehicle or in a recreational vehicle, peace officers and active members of the armed forces, and certain activities related to lawful hunting. Unsafe storage of a firearm in a vehicle is a civil infraction, punishable by a maximum $500 fine. (Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.) (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee

Bill Documents
CO HB 24-1348 - Reengrossed Version
2024-02-28 - CO HB 24-1348 (Reengrossed Version)

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CO HB 24-1348 - Engrossed Version
2024-02-28 - CO HB 24-1348 (Engrossed Version)

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CO HB 24-1348 - Introduced Version
2024-02-28 - CO HB 24-1348 (Introduced Version)

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CO HB 24-1348 - PA1 Preamended Versions
2024-02-28 - CO HB 24-1348 (PA1 Preamended Versions)

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CO HB 24-1348 - Revised Version
2024-02-28 - CO HB 24-1348 (Revised Version)

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CO HB 24-1348 - Rerevised Version
2024-02-28 - CO HB 24-1348 (Rerevised Version)

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