SB 23-034

Senate Bill 23-034, which has been approved and will take effect on July 1, 2023, updates Colorado's criminal laws by classifying gunshot wounds and knife wounds that penetrate the body as serious bodily injuries. This means that crimes involving these types of injuries will be considered more severe under the law. The bill affects anyone involved in or prosecuted for violent crimes where such injuries occur. Since it has been signed into law, it is now official and will start being enforced on its effective date.

Official Summary

The act expands the definition of "serious bodily injury" in the criminal code to include penetrating gunshot wounds and penetrating knife wounds. APPROVED by Governor June 2, 2023 EFFECTIVE July 1, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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