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CO HB1212

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Barron

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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