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CO HB1212
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carlos Barron
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AI Summary
- Allows persons 18 years or older who may legally possess a handgun to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, with the same rights and limitations as permit holders
- Lowers the minimum age for obtaining a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 years old, and changes permits from 5-year validity to lifetime validity with existing permits automatically converted
- Repeals local government authority to regulate open or concealed carry of handguns, including authority of special districts and higher education institutions to prohibit concealed carry in buildings
- Eliminates temporary emergency permits and the permit renewal process since permits become lifetime permits
- Lowers the minimum age for reciprocity recognition of out-of-state concealed carry permits from 21 to 18 years old
Legislative Description
Constitutional Carry of Handgun
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Last Action
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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