SB24 - 003 - Colorado Bureau of Investigation Authority to Investigate Firearms Crimes
SB24-003 – Colorado Bureau of Investigation Authority to Investigate Firearms Crimes
Effective Date: Was signed into law by the Governor on May 15, 2024, and takes effect on August 7, 2024, assuming no referendum petition is filed.
Bill Page / Signed Act / Last Fiscal Note
The bill authorizes the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) within the Department of Public Safety (CDPS) to investigate criminal activity involving firearms on a statewide basis. CBI must communicate with the appropriate local law enforcement agency and collaborate with the local district attorney in the jurisdiction where it is investigating. Nothing in the bill authorizes CBI to investigate other criminal activity encountered during a firearms-related investigation without consent from, or in collaboration with, the local law enforcement agency.
Effective Date: Was signed into law by the Governor on May 15, 2024, and takes effect on August 7, 2024, assuming no referendum petition is filed.
Bill Page / Signed Act / Last Fiscal Note
The bill authorizes the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) within the Department of Public Safety (CDPS) to investigate criminal activity involving firearms on a statewide basis. CBI must communicate with the appropriate local law enforcement agency and collaborate with the local district attorney in the jurisdiction where it is investigating. Nothing in the bill authorizes CBI to investigate other criminal activity encountered during a firearms-related investigation without consent from, or in collaboration with, the local law enforcement agency.