CO HB1225

Prohibits intimidating, threatening, or coercing any individual for voting, assisting others to vote, administering elections (including vote counting, canvassing, and certification), or being a past or present election worker

Creates a rebuttable presumption that carrying a visible firearm, imitation firearm, or toy firearm while interacting with or observing election-related activities constitutes prohibited intimidation

Exempts law enforcement officers acting within official duties and uniformed security guards performing contracted security services from the firearm presumption, though courts may still consider their firearm possession in determining violations

Allows enforcement through private civil suits by aggrieved individuals, actions by election officials or the Secretary of State on behalf of aggrieved parties, or suits by the Attorney General seeking injunctive relief

Prevailing plaintiffs may recover attorney's fees, expert fees, and litigation expenses; courts may enjoin defendants from carrying firearms beyond existing restricted areas; plaintiffs need not prove intent to intimidate except for attempted violations