SB 25-158: State Agency Procurement & Disposal Certain Items - Colorado

Revised (04/30/2025) → PA1 (03/05/2025) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope from just firearms to include ammunition and firearms accessories, and to clarify legislative intent regarding procurement practices. The changes add new definitions for ammunition, firearms accessories, and related licensing terms to ensure comprehensive coverage of firearm-related procurement.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly covers procurement of ammunition and firearms accessories in addition to firearms, expanding the range of items subject to state procurement policies.

SCOPE

Added ammunition and firearms accessories to the items covered by the procurement policies, broadening the bill's application beyond just firearms.

DEFINITION

Introduced new definitions for 'ammunition', 'firearms accessories', and related licensing terms to clarify what items are covered under the procurement rules.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the legislative intent section to explicitly include ammunition and firearms accessories alongside firearms in the procurement practices.

Added new sections requiring contractors and bidders to comply with the section throughout the contract term for firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories.

Rerevised (05/01/2025) → Revised (04/30/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated to reflect its current legislative status, changing from 'Rerevised' to 'Revised' to indicate it now includes amendments adopted on second reading rather than all amendments. The substantive policy content regarding firearms procurement practices remains unchanged in this version.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; this revision only updates the versioning information and formatting to reflect the legislative process status.

TECHNICAL

Header text changed from 'REREVISED' to 'REVISED' and updated the amendment status description to reflect second reading adoption rather than all amendments.

Removed '3rd Reading Unamended' date stamp and House committee listing that indicated the bill had completed its legislative process.

Added blank lines and spacing adjustments to the legislative text formatting.

Final Act (05/13/2025) → Rerevised (05/01/2025) · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized and amended to clarify its legislative intent and procurement requirements for firearms and ammunition purchases by state agencies. The version now includes more detailed definitions, specific compliance requirements for contractors, and a structured verification process to ensure safe business practices. It also adds provisions for law enforcement agencies to manage firearm destruction and retention policies.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly applies to all bids the state solicits, enters into, awards, amends, renews, or extends on or after January 1, 2026, for procuring firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories. It also adds specific requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding firearm destruction and retention policies.

REQUIREMENT

Added a procurement verification process that contractors and bidders must follow to confirm they engage in safe business practices, with assistance from the attorney general and department of personnel.

Added specific requirements for law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain policies on firearm destruction, including identifying, recording, and disposing of firearms that are retired, damaged, surplus, or voluntarily surrendered.

Added provisions requiring law enforcement agencies to retain firearms that are evidence in criminal cases or subject to investigation, and to restore stolen firearms to lawful owners within 90 days.

DEFINITION

Added and clarified definitions for terms such as 'firearms bidder,' 'firearms contractor,' and 'federally licensed firearms dealer' to ensure consistent understanding of who must comply with the bill's requirements.

TIMELINE

Set a deadline of September 5, 2025, for law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain their firearm destruction policies.

MODIFIED

Reorganized the bill's structure, including adding session information, committee assignments, and a bill summary that was not present in the previous version.

Signed Act (05/30/2025) → Final Act (05/13/2025) · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill establishes procurement policies requiring state agencies to verify that contractors and bidders selling firearms comply with federal and state regulations. Key changes include adding a new section to the Colorado Revised Statutes that mandates contractors provide documentation of federal licensing, theft prevention measures, and employee training related to firearms sales.

Scope change

The bill expands state procurement requirements to include specific compliance checks for firearms and items regulated under the National Firearms Act, affecting how state agencies source these items.

REQUIREMENT

New section 24-103-907.5 added requiring contractors and bidders to provide documentation of federal firearms licenses, theft prevention measures, and employee training during state procurement processes.

Requirement added prohibiting contractors from selling unserialized gun build kits, unserialized firearms, or unfinished receivers during contract duration.

DEFINITION

New definitions added for 'federal firearms licensee', 'federally licensed firearm dealer', 'firearm', 'firearms bidder', and 'firearms contractor' to clarify who must comply with the new requirements.

ENFORCEMENT

Mandatory certification statement added requiring contractors to sign and affirm under penalty of perjury that provided materials are true and complete.

Reengrossed (04/17/2025) → Signed Act (05/30/2025) · 6 edits · May 30, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand firearm procurement requirements for state agencies, adding detailed verification steps for contractors and bidders. The changes clarify legislative intent, define key terms, and require contractors to provide documentation on trace requests, theft/loss incidents, inspection reports, and compliance with federal laws. The bill also mandates that contractors certify they will not sell unserialized firearms and must prevent sales to prohibited individuals.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include all bids and contracts for firearms and items regulated under the National Firearms Act, with a clear effective date of January 1, 2026. The amendments also clarify that these requirements apply throughout the entire contract term, not just during the bidding process.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific documentation requirements for contractors, including Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives trace request data, theft/loss records, inspection reports, and federal agency violation disclosures.

Added requirements for contractors to certify they will not sell unserialized gun build kits, unserialized firearms, or unfinished frames/receivers during the contract period.

Added mandates for contractors to prevent sales to straw purchasers, prohibited individuals, and to train employees on firearms laws and assist law enforcement investigations.

DEFINITION

Added clear definitions for key terms including 'federal firearms licensee', 'federally licensed firearms dealer', 'firearm', and 'firearms bidder' to ensure consistent application of the law.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting and numbering inconsistencies in the original text, including section references and capitalization of key terms.

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirement for contractors to submit a certification statement signed under penalty of perjury confirming the truth and completeness of all provided materials.

Engrossed (04/16/2025) → Reengrossed (04/17/2025) · 3 edits · Apr 17, 2025

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to include additional Senate sponsors and updated the bill summary to indicate it is now in its 3rd Reading Unamended version as of April 17, 2025. The text also removed several definitions related to firearms licenses and dealers that were previously included in the bill.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on firearms regulations, but specific definitions regarding federal firearms licenses and dealers were removed from the text.

TECHNICAL

Added five new Senate sponsors: Amabile, Coleman, Cutter, Danielson, Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kolker, Marchman, Michaelson Jenet, Wallace, and Weissman.

Updated the bill summary to reflect that the version is now '3rd Reading Unamended' and dated April 17, 2025, rather than showing it as introduced without amendments.

DEFINITION

Removed definitions for 'Federal Firearms License', 'Federal Firearms Licensee', 'Federally Licensed Firearm Dealer', 'Firearm', and 'Firearms Bidder' from the bill text.

Introduced (02/05/2025) → Engrossed (04/16/2025) · 5 edits · Apr 17, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was reengrossed with amendments that significantly narrowed its scope by removing references to ammunition and firearms accessories, focusing procurement policies only on firearms and federally regulated items. Several definitions were updated to align with federal firearms laws, and the language regarding contract solicitation processes was modified to use 'sourcing' instead of 'solicitation'.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed from covering firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories to only covering firearms and items regulated under the National Firearms Act.

SCOPE

Removed references to ammunition and firearms accessories from the bill's purpose and application, limiting it to firearms and federally regulated items.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Federal Firearms License' and modified the definition for 'Federal Firearms Licensee' to reference different sections of state law.

Deleted the detailed definition for 'Firearms Accessory' which previously listed specific items like sights, holsters, magazines, and suppressors.

Added a new definition for 'Firearms Bidder' to clarify who must comply with the procurement verification process.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the language regarding contract processes from 'solicitation' to 'sourcing' to better reflect modern procurement terminology.

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