The Colorado General Assembly is considering Senate Bill 25-060, which aims to amend the existing statute on obstructing government operations. The proposed bill seeks to include the act of repeatedly contacting public safety emergency call centers or entities without a justifiable reason as a form of obstruction. Under this legislation, if an individual continues to make unwarranted calls after receiving a warning—delivered verbally, via text, or in writing—to cease such contact, they could be charged with obstructing government operations. This expansion of the law is intended to deter misuse of emergency services and ensure that resources remain available for genuine emergencies.
Summary
The bill expands the conduct that can constitute the crime of
obstructing governmental operations to include the repeated calling of 911 dispatch centers without justifiable cause.
