Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 1212 — Constitutional Carry of Handgun

Last action — House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The bill grants a person who is at least 18 years old and permitted to possess a handgun pursuant to federal and state law the same authority to carry a concealed handgun as a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun (permit). A person who carries a concealed handgun without a permit has the same rights, limitations, and authority to carry as a person who holds a permit.A person may obtain a permit for the purpose of using the permit to carry a concealed handgun in another state that recognizes a Colorado permit. The bill makes 18 years old the minimum age to obtain a permit. Under existing law, Colorado recognizes permits issued in other states that meet certain criteria, including that the holder of the out-of-state permit is at least 21 years old. The bill changes the minimum age for recognition of an out-of-state permit to 18 years old.Under existing law, a permit is valid for 5 years. The bill makes a permit valid for the life of the permit holder. Existing permits, other than temporary emergency permits, are converted to lifetime permits. Because the bill makes permits valid for the life of the holder, the bill repeals provisions relating to the renewal of permits. The bill repeals the temporary emergency permit to carry a concealed handgun.The bill repeals local government authority to regulate open or concealed carry of a handgun, including repealing the authority of special districts and the governing boards of institutions of higher education, as applicable.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf February 13, 2026

Action History

  1. House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 99 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (99)

99 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Refer House Bill 26-1212 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Failed 4 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 0700
Republican 4000
Total 4700
% of votes cast 36%64%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Nay
Chad Clifford Democrat Nay
Javier Mabrey Democrat Nay
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Nay
Lorena Garcia Democrat Nay
Michael Carter Democrat Nay
Yara Zokaie Democrat Nay
Ava Flanell Republican Yea
Matt Soper Republican Yea
Rebecca Keltie Republican Yea
Scott Slaugh Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Postpone House Bill 26-1212 indefinitely.

Passed 7 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 0400
Total 7400
% of votes cast 64%36%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Javier Mabrey Democrat Yea
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Ava Flanell Republican Nay
Matt Soper Republican Nay
Rebecca Keltie Republican Nay
Scott Slaugh Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1212 do?
The bill grants a person who is at least 18 years old and permitted to possess a handgun pursuant to federal and state law the same authority to carry a concealed handgun as a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun (permit). A person who carries a concealed handgun without a permit has the same rights, limitations, and authority to carry as a person who holds a permit.A person may obtain a permit for the purpose of using the permit to carry a concealed handgun in another state that recognizes a Colorado permit. The bill makes 18 years old the minimum age to obtain a permit. Under existing law, Colorado recognizes permits issued in other states that meet certain criteria, including that the holder of the out-of-state permit is at least 21 years old. The bill changes the minimum age for recognition of an out-of-state permit to 18 years old.Under existing law, a permit is valid for 5 years. The bill makes a permit valid for the life of the permit holder. Existing permits, other than temporary emergency permits, are converted to lifetime permits. Because the bill makes permits valid for the life of the holder, the bill repeals provisions relating to the renewal of permits. The bill repeals the temporary emergency permit to carry a concealed handgun.The bill repeals local government authority to regulate open or concealed carry of a handgun, including repealing the authority of special districts and the governing boards of institutions of higher education, as applicable.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors HB 1212?
HB 1212 is sponsored by Ava Flanell (Republican) and Carlos Barron (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1212?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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