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These bills primarily fall into two categories: pro-gun/rights-expanding measures (often from Republican sponsors, many of which have faced opposition or defeat) and gun control/regulatory measures (often from Democratic sponsors).
Key Bills Directly Tied to Second Amendment/Gun Issues in the 2026 Session
– HB26-1021: Second Amendment Protection Act
Sponsored by Reps. Brandi Bradley (R) and Max Brooks (R).
This bill aimed to repeal numerous existing Colorado firearms laws (e.g., high-capacity magazine limits, background checks on private transfers, minimum age 21 for purchases, 3-day waiting periods, restrictions on semiautomatic firearms from prior laws like SB25-003, safe storage requirements, concealed carry restrictions in certain places, red flag/ERPO elements, rapid-fire device classifications, and more). It sought broad protections for Second Amendment rights by rolling back gun violence prevention measures enacted in recent years.
Status: Defeated in the House Judiciary Committee on February 7 or 17, 2026 (party-line vote, 4-7 or similar; postponed indefinitely).
– SB26-043: Record Keeping & Regulation of Sale of Firearm Barrel
Concerns regulating transfers of firearm barrels (requiring in-person sales through federally licensed dealers, record-keeping by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, age 18+ minimum for purchase, and criminal penalties for unlawful sales/transfers).
Status: Introduced and advancing; had committee hearings and floor considerations (e.g., Senate floor votes expected around mid-February 2026). Appears to be moving forward as a regulatory measure.
– HB26-1144: Prohibit 3D Printing Firearms & Components
Prohibits knowingly manufacturing firearms, unfinished frames/receivers, large-capacity magazines, or rapid-fire devices via 3D printing (applies to functional items; also addresses possession of related digital files/code).
Status: Introduced; hearings anticipated (e.g., noted for opposition in pro-2A sources around February 2026).
– HB26-1126: Requirements for Firearms Dealers
Imposes additional requirements on firearms dealers (details focus on regulation in the crimes/enforcement category).
Status: Introduced; under consideration with committee activity (e.g., amendments and referrals as of early March 2026).
– HB26-1072 (related to codifying firearm rights and repealing ERPOs/red flag laws)
Sponsored by Rep. Scott Slaugh (R). Codifies the right to own/possess/use firearms to the maximum extent under state/federal constitutions and repeals protective order statutes tied to firearms.
Status: Scheduled for hearing in House State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee around March 2, 2026.
Other Mentions
Expansions to red flag/ERPO laws (e.g., SB26-004 or similar, allowing more entities like schools/hospitals to petition for gun removal orders; some advanced through Senate). Note that some 2025 bills (e.g., SB25-003 on semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines, requiring permits/training; effective August 2026) are not 2026 introductions but impact ongoing discussions.
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