Overview

• House Bill 1292 passed the Colorado House on a 35-27 vote, largely along party lines, and is now set to be reviewed by the state Senate.
• The bill defines and bans certain semiautomatic firearms and includes penalties for violations, such as fines up to $500,000.
• Opponents argue the bill infringes on Second Amendment rights and predict it will not be enforced in many counties.
• Supporters claim the ban is essential for public safety, citing Colorado's history of mass shootings as a driving force behind the legislation.
• Governor Polis has expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of state-level bans and prefers federal legislation on gun control.