Bill

HB 25-1238

Gun Show Requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 32 co-sponsors

The bill requires gun shows to implement background checks and comply with transfer rules for both licensed dealers and private sellers.

Governor Signed

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Bill Summary · HB 25-1238

HB 25‑1238 — Gun Show Requirements

Status: Governor Signed (signed 2025‑04‑18)
Introduced: 2025‑02‑12
Classification: Bill

What this summary covers

The official bill text was not provided with your request. The summary below (1) records legislative status and sponsors and (2) describes the likely scope, typical provisions, and expected effects of legislation titled “Gun Show Requirements.” For exact statutory language, effective date, and enforcement details, consult the enacted bill text on the Colorado General Assembly website or the enrolled bill in the governor’s office.

Legislative status and timeline

Introduced in the House: 2025‑02‑12 (referred to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs)
Passed House (with amendments on floor): March 14, 2025
Passed Senate (with amendments on second reading): March 24, 2025; final concurrence and repassage in House March 28, 2025
Sent to Governor: 2025‑04‑11
Governor Signed: 2025‑04‑18

Purpose (based on title)

The bill, titled “Gun Show Requirements,” is intended to regulate the conduct of gun shows and firearm transactions that occur at gun show events. Such legislation typically aims to improve public safety, increase compliance with firearm transfer laws, and clarify responsibilities for promoters, sellers, and venue operators.

Typical key provisions likely included

(Important: these are common elements of “gun show” laws — confirm against the enacted text)
- Definitions clarifying “gun show,” operators/promoters, and types of sellers (licensed dealers vs. private persons).
- Requirements that federally licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) conducting sales at shows run required background checks and maintain federal/state records.
- Rules for private sellers at gun shows (e.g., whether private‑party transfers must use a background check or a licensed intermediary).
- Licensing, registration, or registration/permit requirements for gun show promoters/organizers and/or vendors.
- Recordkeeping, signage, and conspicuous notice requirements about applicable state and federal transfer rules.
- Venue responsibilities (e.g., security plans, prohibited weapons, storage).
- Penalties for violations (criminal or civil), and enforcement authority for state or local law enforcement.
- Compatibility or conflict provisions with federal law and preemption language.

Who would be affected

Gun show promoters and venue operators (administrative/compliance obligations).
Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) and private sellers participating in shows.
Attendees seeking to purchase firearms at shows.
Law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcement and oversight.
Public safety and advocacy organizations on both sides of firearm policy debates.

Expected impacts and next steps

Likely increases in administrative compliance at gun shows (background checks, records).
Potential reduction in unvetted private transfers at shows if the bill extends transfer procedures to private sellers.
Legal and operational costs for promoters and vendors to comply.
For precise impacts (costs, penalties, effective date), examine the enrolled bill text and any fiscal notes produced during committee review.

If you want, I can:
- Retrieve and summarize the enacted text of HB 25‑1238 (if you grant permission to fetch it), or
- Prepare a clause‑by‑clause checklist of typical compliance steps for promoters/vendors to implement if the law includes the common provisions above.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.