Colorado 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 32 D cosponsors

SB 25-034 — Voluntary Do-Not-Sell Firearms Waiver

Last action — Governor Signed

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on June 02, 2025.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 35 sponsors

    3 primary, 32 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (32 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The act establishes a process for a person to voluntarily waive the right to purchase a firearm (voluntary waiver). The Colorado bureau of investigation (bureau) in the department of public safety (department) shall deny a firearm transfer to the person while the voluntary waiver is in effect. The bureau shall develop an online portal (portal) for a person to electronically file for a voluntary waiver, update contact information, and revoke a voluntary waiver. The bureau is required to verify the filer's identity before accepting a voluntary waiver or revocation. The bureau shall enter a voluntary waiver into the national instant criminal background check system and any other federal or state computer-based systems used to identify prohibited purchasers of firearms. A person may revoke the voluntary waiver by filing for revocation with the bureau. The waiver remains in effect for 30 days after the bureau accepts the revocation. A person filing the voluntary waiver form may provide the name and contact information of a person who will be contacted if the person attempts to purchase a firearm while the voluntary waiver is in effect or if the filer revokes the voluntary waiver. The act prohibits a person from attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver. Attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver is a civil infraction, punishable by a maximum $25 fine. The voluntary waiver process and the prohibition on attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver are contingent on the department receiving $200,000 of gifts, grants, or donations to develop and operate the portal. The act permits the department to seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations for the portal. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recently updated bill, SB 25-034, has introduced a new section titled the "Colorado Voluntary Do-Not-Sell Act," which allows individuals to voluntarily waive their right to purchase a firearm. This amendment aims to address concerns about gun-related suicides, particularly since Colorado had one of the highest suicide rates in the country in 2023. By giving people the option to restrict their access to firearms, the bill seeks to enhance mental health safety and reduce the risk of firearm suicides. This change matters because it empowers individuals to take proactive steps for their wellbeing and contributes to broader efforts to tackle the gun violence and suicide crisis.

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First Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO ENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted on Second Reading in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
First Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO REENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
25-0082.02 Conrad Imel x2313 SENATE BILL 25-034 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Kipp, HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Boesenecker, Senate Committees House Committees State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Appropriations A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING VOLUNTARILY WAIVING THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE A FIREARM .
25-0082.02 Conrad Imel x2313 SENATE BILL 25-034 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Kipp, Amabile,Bridges,Coleman,Cutter,Danielson,GonzalesJ.,MichaelsonJenet,Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman, Winter F.
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Boesenecker, Senate Committees House Committees State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Appropriations A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING VOLUNTARILY WAIVING THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE A FIREARM .
This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does notreflectanyamendmentsthatmaybesubsequentlyadopted.Ifthisbill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.) Thebillestablishesaprocessforapersontovoluntarilywaivethe right to purchase a firearm (voluntary waiver).
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The Colorado bureau of investigation(bureau)shalldenyafirearmtransfertothepersonwhilethe voluntary waiver is in effect.
The Colorado bureau of 3 investigation(bureau)shalldenyafirearmtransfertothepersonwhilethe voluntary waiver is in effect.
The bureau shall develop an online portal g for a person to electronically file for a voluntary waiver, update contact d information, and revoke a voluntary waiver.
The bureau shall develop an online portal g for a person to electronically file for a voluntary waiver, update contact i a 5 information, and revoke a voluntary waiver.
The bureau is required to e 2 T R 2 A 2 5 Shading denotes HOUSE amendment.
The bureau is required to E R 0 A n , N 2 1 Shading denotes HOUSE amendment.
E d i Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
S e r Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.n Ap Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law.
e A verify the filer's identity before accepting a voluntary waiver or revocation.
e A A verify the filer's identity before accepting a voluntary waiver or revocation.
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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  7. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  8. House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations

  9. House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to Finance

  10. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  11. Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

  12. Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  13. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

  14. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  15. Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations

  16. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 32 co-sponsors · 66 not signed on · 51 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (32)

Not signed on (66)

66 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

BILL

Passed 36 Yea · 28 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1300
Democrat 35601
Republican 01900
Total 362801
% of votes cast 55%43%0%2%
How each member voted (65)
Member Party Vote
Armagost — Nay
Bird — Yea
Pugliese — Nay
Garcia Sander — Nay
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Amy Paschal Democrat Nay
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Bob Marshall Democrat Yea
Brianna Titone Democrat Yea
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Eliza Hamrick Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Not Voting
Emily Sirota Democrat Yea
Gretchen Rydin Democrat Yea
Jacque Phillips Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Javier Mabrey Democrat Yea
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Julie McCluskie Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Katie Stewart Democrat Nay
Kyle Brown Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lindsay Gilchrist Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Yea
Matthew Martinez Democrat Nay
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Meghan Lukens Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Monica Duran Democrat Nay
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Rebekah Stewart Democrat Yea
Regina English Democrat Yea
Sean Camacho Democrat Yea
Sheila Lieder Democrat Nay
Steven Woodrow Democrat Yea
Tammy Story Democrat Yea
Tisha Mauro Democrat Nay
William Lindstedt Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Anthony Hartsook Republican Nay
Brandi Bradley Republican Nay
Carlos Barron Republican Nay
Chris Richardson Republican Nay
Dan Woog Republican Nay
Dusty Johnson Republican Nay
Jarvis Caldwell Republican Nay
Ken DeGraaf Republican Nay
Larry Don Suckla Republican Nay
Mary Bradfield Republican Nay
Matt Soper Republican Nay
Max Brooks Republican Nay
Rebecca Keltie Republican Nay
Rick Taggart Republican Nay
Ron Weinberg Republican Nay
Ryan Gonzalez Republican Nay
Scott Bottoms Republican Nay
Stephanie Luck Republican Nay
Ty Winter Republican Nay

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AMD

Failed 23 Yea · 38 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2200
Democrat 33603
Republican 18001
Total 233804
% of votes cast 35%58%0%6%
How each member voted (65)
Member Party Vote
Armagost — Yea
Bird — Nay
Pugliese — Nay
Garcia Sander — Yea
Alex Valdez Democrat Nay
Amy Paschal Democrat Nay
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Nay
Bob Marshall Democrat Nay
Brianna Titone Democrat Nay
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Nay
Chad Clifford Democrat Nay
Eliza Hamrick Democrat Nay
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Nay
Emily Sirota Democrat Nay
Gretchen Rydin Democrat Nay
Jacque Phillips Democrat Nay
Jamie Jackson Democrat Nay
Javier Mabrey Democrat Nay
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Nay
Jenny Willford Democrat Nay
Julie McCluskie Democrat Nay
Junie Joseph Democrat Nay
Karen McCormick Democrat Nay
Katie Stewart Democrat Nay
Kyle Brown Democrat Not Voting
Lesley Smith Democrat Nay
Lindsay Gilchrist Democrat Nay
Lisa Feret Democrat Not Voting
Lorena Garcia Democrat Nay
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Nay
Manny Rutinel Democrat Nay
Matthew Martinez Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Nay
Meghan Lukens Democrat Nay
Michael Carter Democrat Nay
Monica Duran Democrat Nay
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Nay
Rebekah Stewart Democrat Nay
Regina English Democrat Nay
Sean Camacho Democrat Nay
Sheila Lieder Democrat Yea
Steven Woodrow Democrat Nay
Tammy Story Democrat Nay
Tisha Mauro Democrat Yea
William Lindstedt Democrat Not Voting
Yara Zokaie Democrat Nay
Anthony Hartsook Republican Yea
Brandi Bradley Republican Yea
Carlos Barron Republican Yea
Chris Richardson Republican Yea
Dan Woog Republican Yea
Dusty Johnson Republican Yea
Jarvis Caldwell Republican Yea
Ken DeGraaf Republican Not Voting
Larry Don Suckla Republican Yea
Mary Bradfield Republican Yea
Matt Soper Republican Yea
Max Brooks Republican Yea
Rebecca Keltie Republican Yea
Rick Taggart Republican Yea
Ron Weinberg Republican Yea
Ryan Gonzalez Republican Yea
Scott Bottoms Republican Yea
Stephanie Luck Republican Yea
Ty Winter Republican Yea

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BILL

Passed 23 Yea · 12 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21000
Republican 01100
Unaffiliated 2100
Total 231200
% of votes cast 66%34%0%0%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Lundeen — Nay
President — Yea
Winter F. — Yea
Cathy Kipp Democrat Yea
Chris Kolker Democrat Yea
Dafna Michaelson Jenet Democrat Yea
Dylan Roberts Democrat Yea
Iman Jodeh Democrat Yea
Janice Marchman Democrat Yea
Jeff Bridges Democrat Yea
Jessie Danielson Democrat Yea
Judy Amabile Democrat Yea
Julie Gonzales Democrat Yea
Katie Wallace Democrat Yea
Kyle Mullica Democrat Yea
Lindsey Daugherty Democrat Yea
Lisa Cutter Democrat Yea
Marc Snyder Democrat Yea
Matt Ball Democrat Yea
Mike Weissman Democrat Yea
Nick Hinrichsen Democrat Yea
Robert Rodriguez Democrat Yea
Tom Sullivan Democrat Yea
Tony Exum Democrat Yea
Barbara Kirkmeyer Republican Nay
Byron Pelton Republican Nay
Cleave Simpson Republican Nay
Janice Rich Republican Nay
John Carson Republican Nay
Larry Liston Republican Nay
Lisa Frizell Republican Nay
Marc Catlin Republican Nay
Mark Baisley Republican Nay
Rod Pelton Republican Nay
Scott Bright Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 25-034 do?
The act establishes a process for a person to voluntarily waive the right to purchase a firearm (voluntary waiver). The Colorado bureau of investigation (bureau) in the department of public safety (department) shall deny a firearm transfer to the person while the voluntary waiver is in effect. The bureau shall develop an online portal (portal) for a person to electronically file for a voluntary waiver, update contact information, and revoke a voluntary waiver. The bureau is required to verify the filer's identity before accepting a voluntary waiver or revocation. The bureau shall enter a voluntary waiver into the national instant criminal background check system and any other federal or state computer-based systems used to identify prohibited purchasers of firearms. A person may revoke the voluntary waiver by filing for revocation with the bureau. The waiver remains in effect for 30 days after the bureau accepts the revocation. A person filing the voluntary waiver form may provide the name and contact information of a person who will be contacted if the person attempts to purchase a firearm while the voluntary waiver is in effect or if the filer revokes the voluntary waiver. The act prohibits a person from attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver. Attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver is a civil infraction, punishable by a maximum $25 fine. The voluntary waiver process and the prohibition on attempting to purchase a firearm while subject to a voluntary waiver are contingent on the department receiving $200,000 of gifts, grants, or donations to develop and operate the portal. The act permits the department to seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations for the portal. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors SB 25-034?
SB 25-034 is sponsored by Yara Zokaie (Democrat), Steven Woodrow (Democrat), Alex Valdez (Democrat), Tammy Story (Democrat), Rebekah Stewart (Democrat), Lesley Smith (Democrat), Gretchen Rydin (Democrat), Manny Rutinel (Democrat), Karen McCormick (Democrat), Javier Mabrey (Democrat), William Lindstedt (Democrat), Mandy Lindsay (Democrat), Junie Joseph (Democrat), Eliza Hamrick (Democrat), Lindsay Gilchrist (Democrat), L. García, Meg Froelich (Democrat), Sean Camacho (Democrat), Kyle Brown (Democrat), Jennifer Bacon (Democrat), F. Winter, Mike Weissman (Democrat), Katie Wallace (Democrat), Tom Sullivan (Democrat), Marc Snyder (Democrat), Julie Gonzales (Democrat), Jessie Danielson (Democrat), Lisa Cutter (Democrat), James Coleman (Democrat), Jeff Bridges (Democrat), Judy Amabile (Democrat), Jamie Jackson (Democrat), Andrew Boesenecker (Democrat), Cathy Kipp (Democrat), and Michaelson Jenet.
What is the current status of SB 25-034?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2025. Enacted.
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