January 26, 2026

The Center Square: Colorado legislators to debate update to gun control law

Senate Bill 26-004 was one of the first bills introduced this year when the General Assembly (the Colorado legislature) convened on Jan. 14. Under the current law, family members, law enforcement officers, district attorneys, medical and mental health providers, and educators can petition a court for an ERPO to remove firearms from an individual thought to pose a risk.

Democratic lawmakers including Sullivan also expanded the list of petitioners for ERPOs in 2023. According to data from the Colorado Office of Gun Violence Prevention, 164 ERPO petitions were filed in 2024, with 80.27% being granted. SB26-004 is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday by the Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.