HB 1302: Colorado Bureau of Investigation Firearms InstaCheck Unit Operating Hours
HB 1302 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 3, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialIn current law, the Colorado bureau of investigation (bureau) must remain open 12 hours a day, every calendar day except Christmas and Thanksgiving, to transmit requests for a background check to the national instant criminal background check system and search other databases. The act allows the bureau to determine its...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for improved processing efficiency
- Allows agency to adapt to real-time business needs
Risks
- Possibility of extended wait times if bureau reduces operational hours
Society
Benefits
- Increased legislative oversight via annual reporting
- Mandates immediate placement in processing queue
Risks
- Reduced mandatory minimum hours could impact user access
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OpenStates
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Flexibility in hours could lead to variable processing times for consumers
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