The bill mandates that the Division of Criminal Justice within the Department of Public Safety:
Apply for, accept, and utilize federal or other available grant funds to enhance Colorado's response to mass shootings.
Allocate a portion of these funds to support services for victims of mass shootings.
The bill defines a "mass shooting" as an incident where at least four individuals, excluding the perpetrator(s), are injured or killed by firearms.
This legislative effort aims to bolster the state's preparedness and resources in addressing mass shooting incidents and providing necessary support to affected individuals and communities.
Summary
The bill requires the division of criminal justice (division) in the
department of public safety to apply for and accept and expend federal or other available grant money to improve the state's response to mass shootings, including grant money to support services for victims of mass shootings.
