Colorado gun-free zone bill stripped of bars, parks, protests

A proposal to limit where people can carry firearms in Colorado, openly or with concealed carry permits, was narrowed substantially Wednesday as sponsors fought to win a key committee vote in the state Senate. The bill as introduced would have banned firearms from being carried at a slew of places, including stadiums, protests at public locations, … Read more

Assault weapons ban, housing, excited delirium in Colorado legislature

After last week was disrupted by the snowpocalypse, the Colorado Capitol is back on track this week, and it’s kicking off the latter half of March with what will almost certainly be the longest committee hearing of the session. A bill to ban the purchase and transfer of so-called assault weapons (HB24-1292) is set for … Read more

Colorado child sex abuse constitutional amendment faces new opposition

Unexpected partisan opposition to a state constitutional amendment that’s aimed at clearing the way for survivors of childhood sexual assault to sue over older claims has clouded the measure’s chances in the Colorado Senate. Backers, who are working to shore up support, see it as a black-and-white proposal that would give survivors of abuse that … Read more

Dating app safety, gig worker transparency at Colorado legislature

It’s a short workweek at the Colorado Capitol, but lawmakers are looking to keep things moving on a slate of proposals that touch on protections for renters, social media limits, gig working and more. They’ll also dive into less public-facing proposals that nonetheless could have major implications for public business when they tackle possible updates … Read more

Meta, TikTok and X CEOs grilled on child exploitation by US lawmakers

“They’re responsible for many of the dangers our children face online,” US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, who chairs the committee, said in opening remarks. “Their design choices, their failures to adequately invest in trust and safety, their constant pursuit of engagement and profit over basic safety have all put our kids and grandkids at … Read more