HB 23-1219

House Bill 23-1219 in Colorado establishes a three-day waiting period before a firearms seller can deliver a purchased gun to the buyer. This applies after the background check is initiated or completed, whichever comes later. The law doesn't apply to antique guns, certain military sales, and transfers that don’t require a background check. Violating this rule can result in fines ranging from $500 for first-time offenders to between $500 and $5,000 for repeat offenses. This bill was signed into law by the governor on April 28, 2023, and will take effect on October 1, 2023.

Official Summary

The act establishes a waiting period before a firearms seller may deliver a firearm to a purchaser. The waiting period is the later in time of 3 days after the initiation of a required background check of the purchaser or when the purchase is approved following any background check. Delivering a firearm prior to the expiration of the waiting period is a civil infraction, punishable by a $500 fine for a first offense and a $500 to $5,000 fine for a second or subsequent offense. The waiting period does not apply to the sale of an antique firearm or a curio or relic; the sale of a firearm by a person serving in the armed forces who will be deployed outside of the United States within the next 30 days to any family member; or a firearm transfer for which a background check is not required pursuant to state or federal law. APPROVED by Governor April 28, 2023 EFFECTIVE October 1, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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