SB 17-008
signedLegalize Gravity Knives And Switchblades
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate Bill 17-008, which has been signed into law, removes gravity knives and switchblade knives from the list of illegal weapons in Colorado. This means that people can now legally possess these types of folding knives without fear of breaking the law. The bill affects anyone who owns or wants to own a gravity knife or switchblade. Since it is signed, the legislation has become official law and is enforceable statewide.
Official Summary
The bill legalizes the possession of a gravity knife or switchblade knife by removing such knives from the definition of 'illegal weapon'.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2017-03-23
- Latest action
- 2017-01-11
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
- OpenStates
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relatesHB 25-1055(2025A)· signedRepeal Firearm Dealer Requirements & State Permit
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relatesHB 25-1133(2025A)· signedRequirements for Sale of Firearms Ammunition
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relatesHB 25-1062(2025A)· signedPenalty for Theft of Firearms
relatesSB 25-205(2025A)· signedFirearm Serial Number Check Request Procedure
relatesHB 26-1126(2026A)· signedRequirements for Firearms Dealers
relatesHB 22-1257(2022A)· signed2022 Criminal And Juvenile Justice Commission Recommendations
relatesSB 23-169(2023A)· signedIncreasing Minimum Age To Purchase Firearms
relatesHB 24-1353(2024A)· signedFirearms Dealer Requirements & Permit
relatesHB 17-1207(2017A)· signedNo Detention Facility Requirement Youth Ages 10-12
relatesHB 24-1162(2024A)· signedPenalty for Theft of Firearms
relatesSB 26-159(2026A)· signedInmate Earned Time Formula for Sentence to Department of Corrections
relatesSB 18-051(2018A)· signedProhibit Multi-burst Trigger Activators
relatesSB 23-279(2023A)· signedUnserialized Firearms And Firearm Components
relatesHB 26-1021(2026A)· failedSecond Amendment Protection Act
repealsSB 25-003(2025A)· signedSemiautomatic Firearms & Rapid-Fire Devices
Votes
Refer Senate Bill 17-008 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-1.
2017-03-02 · House · pass — Yes: 10 · No: 1 · Other: —
Refer Senate Bill 17-008 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-1.
2017-03-02 · House · pass — Yes: 4 · No: 1 · Other: —