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SB 17-008

signed

Legalize Gravity Knives And Switchblades

Plain-English Summary

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Senate 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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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 · passYes: 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 · passYes: 4 · No: 1 · Other: