Representative Woodrow and Representative Velasco, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1225 to the committee. The bill prohibits an individual from intimidating, threatening, or coercing others in relation to voting or attempting to vote, assisting others in voting, or helping to administer past or present elections. It creates a presumption that an individual who is not law enforcement who carries a real or imitation firearm while interacting with or observing voting activities engages in prohibited intimidation. The bill may be enforced by an aggrieved individual, an election official, the Secretary of State, or the Department of Law.

Committee members discussed the bill with the sponsors.

Keith Emerson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Catching Valentinis, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to the bill. Candi Boyer, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Emerson and Mr. Valentinis responded to questions from the committee.

Heather Stauffer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Ava Flanell, representing the Colorado State Shooting Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Alicia Garcia, representing the 2nd Syndicate, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kelyn Lanier, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Lanier responded to questions from the committee.

Additional written testimony on the bill is available as Attachment B.

Representatives Velasco and Woodrow provided closing remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.