In Colorado, House Bill 1226 would ban guns on college campuses, adding college campuses to the list of prohibited places for those with concealed carry permits. Currently, the permit allows these individuals to take their guns anywhere in the state except K-12 schools and federal buildings.

This piece of legislation was created after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in 2011 that the University of Colorado had to allowed on school property. The University of Colorado offered separate housing for students who wanted to take advantage of this law, but no students ended up living in the dorm. Although nothing has happened as a result of this law, 20 college shootings have occurred since 2007.

House Bill 1226 passed the House with a 34-31 vote, and it is now going to the Senate. Please tell the Colorado Senate to pass this law and keep college campuses safe!