· CO legislature · 2025A

Penalty for Theft of Firearms

In current law, the sentencing structure for theft, except for auto theft, is based on the value of the item stolen. The act exempts theft of firearms from that sentencing structure and makes theft of a firearm a class 6 felony, regardless of the firearm's value. The act appropriates $324,225 from the general fund…

Sponsor

Byron Pelton (R-CO)

Introduced

2025-06-02

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary