CO HB1190

Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 18-1-704.5 to exclude detention facilities from the definition of "dwelling" for purposes of the deadly force against intruder statute

Clarifies that places of habitation in detention facilities, as defined in Section 18-8-211(4), are not protected under the dwelling provision of deadly force law

Takes effect 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 10, 2016, if adjournment occurs on May 11, 2016)

Subject to referendum petition; if challenged within the ninety-day period, the act will not take effect unless approved by voters at the November 2016 general election