HB 22-1105

House Bill 22-1105, which has been signed into law, allows business owners, managers, and employees to use deadly force under specific circumstances if they are threatened by an intruder. This means that these individuals have the legal right to defend themselves or others with lethal measures when certain conditions are met during a business intrusion. The bill affects anyone involved in running or managing a business in Colorado and provides them with expanded protection against violent intruders. Since it has been signed, this law is now active and enforceable in the state.

Official Summary

The bill extends the right to use deadly physical force against an intruder under certain conditions to include owners, managers, and employees of a business. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)