Signed by Governor Jared Polis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amend statutes regarding search warrants by police.

Highlights:

• Alleges that the general assembly believes that when entering a dwelling, police should put focus on the safety and security of all in the domicile that live there and makes other changes (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that officers when making a warrantless entry into a dwelling must have a body cam on and must knock and vocalize that the police are present unless they are in hot pursuit or someone's life is in danger (Sec. 2). 

• Specifies that this does not apply to undercover officers (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends statutes regarding search warrants by police

Highlights:

• Alleges that the general assembly believes that when entering a dwelling, police should put focus on the safety and security of all in the domicile that live there and makes other changes (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that officers when making a warrantless entry into a dwelling must have a body cam on and must knock and vocalize that the police are present unless they are in hot pursuit or someone's life is in danger (Sec. 2). 

• Specifies that this does not apply to undercover officers (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text