HB 25-1246

House Bill 25-1246 limits how police officers in Colorado can get involved in politics. It stops these officers from using their work resources or uniforms for political campaigning and bans them from engaging in partisan activities while wearing their uniform. If they break these rules, they could face a fine of up to $1,000 or even lose their job. The bill has been signed into law, meaning the restrictions are now in effect.

Official Summary

The bill designates a category of peace officers as covered peace officers. A covered peace officer is an individual who is both: A public official or employed by a political subdivision of the state; and Required to be certified by the P.O.S.T. board. The bill prohibits a covered peace officer from: Using or authorizing the use of public resources for the purpose of campaigning for or against the nomination or election of a candidate; and Engaging in partisan political activity while wearing a uniform required by a political subdivision of the state. The bill includes a penalty for violating these prohibitions of up to $1,000 and potential dismissal from employment as a covered peace officer. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)