HB 22-1147

House Bill 22-1147, which has been signed into law in Colorado, requires federal agents who are not designated as peace officers in the state to get permission from local sheriffs or their designees before they can execute arrests or search warrants within those sheriff’s jurisdictions. This applies broadly to any federal employee carrying out such actions unless specific exceptions apply. The bill affects interactions between federal law enforcement and local communities, potentially limiting the ability of some federal agents to conduct operations without local approval. Since it is signed, this law is now in effect and impacts how federal agencies operate within Colorado's borders.

Official Summary

The bill requires a federal government employee who is not designated as a peace officer in Colorado to receive permission from the sheriff, or the sheriff's designee, before executing an arrest or search warrant within the sheriff's jurisdiction, with exceptions. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)