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CO HB1043

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mike Foote

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 18-1-901 to revise the statutory definition of "deadly weapon"
  • Consolidates the definition to specify that a deadly weapon includes any firearm (loaded or unloaded) or any knife, bludgeon, or other weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance (animate or inanimate) capable of producing death or serious bodily injury
  • Eliminates the previous separate subsection listing bludgeons as a distinct category by incorporating it into the broader definition of weapons and devices
  • Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety
  • Bill was approved by Governor John W. Hickenlooper

Legislative Description

Modify Definition Of Deadly Weapon

Last Action

Governor Action - Signed

3/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2013
Committee of the Whole2/7/2013
Judiciary1/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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