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Governor Polis signs new bill into law to expand state's red flag gun law

Monday, Governor Jared Polis signed a new bill into law to expand the state's red flag gun law. The new law allows more groups to ask a judge to temporarily take away someone's firearms.

Governor Polis signs new bill into law to expand state's red flag gun law

By: Anthony Kambiss , James Gavato

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COLORADO (KOAA) — Monday, Governor Jared Polis signed a new bill into law to expand the state's red flag gun law. The new law allows more groups to ask a judge to temporarily take away someone's firearms.

Healthcare facilities and schools can now file a petition if they believe someone is a danger to themselves or others.

The new law takes effect immediately.

Governor Polis signed the original red flag bill into law in 2019 during his first year in office.

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