HB 25-1062

House Bill 25-1062 changes how theft of firearms is punished in Colorado. Instead of considering the value of the stolen firearm, which is currently how theft penalties are determined for most items, this bill makes stealing a firearm a felony offense, specifically a class 6 felony. This means that anyone caught stealing a gun will face more severe legal consequences than they would for stealing an item of similar value. The bill also allocates funding to help the judicial system implement these changes. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now in effect and being implemented by the relevant authorities.

Official Summary

In current law, the sentencing structure for theft, except for auto theft, is based on the value of the item stolen. The act exempts theft of firearms from that sentencing structure and makes theft of a firearm a class 6 felony, regardless of the firearm's value. The act appropriates $324,225 from the general fund to the judicial department to implement the act. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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