HB 24-1162

House Bill 24-1162 changes how theft of firearms is punished in Colorado. Instead of the usual sentencing based on the value of the stolen item, stealing a firearm becomes a felony offense, regardless of its worth. If someone steals multiple firearms at once or commits this crime more than once, each incident is treated as a separate and more serious felony. Since the bill has been signed into law, it means that these new rules for punishing theft involving firearms are now in effect.

Official Summary

In current law, the sentencing structure for theft, except for auto theft, is based on the value of the item stolen. The bill exempts theft of firearms from that sentencing structure and makes theft of a firearm a class 6 felony, regardless of its value. Subsequent violations, including multiple firearms stolen in the same criminal incident, are separate class 5 felonies. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)