A658CF2DEB99BE9F8725838C0081DC1D Hearing Summary

Representative Sandridge, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1022.  The bill expands immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability to physical force, including deadly physical force, used by an owner, manager, or employee of a business when another person makes an unlawful entry into a place of business, and that person has a reasonable belief that the other person has committed, is committing, or intends to commit a crime against the place of business, and believes the other person might use physical force against any owner, manager, or employee of the place of business.  Representative Sandridge responded to questions from the committee.

Robert Edmiston, Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  He referenced the handout he previously provided to the committee (Attachment B).

Jean Grattet, Colorado Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill.

Taylor Rhodes, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill.

Mary Parker, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ronald Dietz, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jean Fredlund, League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jan Updike, Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence, testified in opposition to the bill.

Representative Sandridge made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members made comments regarding the bill.