COLORADO SPRINGS/PUEBLO - On May 19, 2025, Governor Polis signed bills into law in Colorado Spring and Pueblo to make Colorado safer by strengthening public safety, save Coloradans and businesses money on energy, expand access to the healthcare needed to thrive, support Colorado’s advanced industries, and more. 

At the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, Governor Polis signed HB25-1171 - Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender Crimes, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Andrew Boesenecker, and Senators Nick Hinrichsen and Dafna Michaelson Jenet. 

“Today, we are taking important steps to make Colorado one of the top ten safest states in the nation. From now on anyone convicted of first degree motor vehicle theft ineligible to possess a firearm, keeping guns out of the wrong hands and protecting our communities. I am proud of our work to improve public safety in Colorado, and with this bill signed into law, I look forward to continuing our bold progress to protect Coloradans and our communities,” said Governor Polis. 

Governor Polis also signed the bipartisan HB25-1177 - Utility Economic Development Rate Tariff Adjustments, sponsored by Representatives Tisha Mauro and Ty Winter and Senators Nick Hinrichsen and Byron Pelton. 

“In Colorado, utility rates remain below the national average, and this new bipartisan law will help reduce costs, saving Coloradans and businesses money on energy. This law will provide utilities and businesses the certainty needed to secure new investment, help lower electricity costs, and allow communities and businesses to plan for the future, all while advancing our climate goals, continuing embracing new money-saving clean energy, and protecting our clean air,” said Governor Polis. 

Governor Polis also signed SB25-008 - Adjust Necessary Document Program sponsored by Senators Nick Hinrichsen and Cathy Kipp and Representative Meg Froelich. 

Then, Governor Polis visited SkyView Middle School, one of Colorado’s 2024 National Blue Ribbon Award Winning schools. With today’s visit, Governor Polis has visited all four Colorado Blue Ribbon schools. Governor Polis previously visited Mesa View Elementary School in Grand Junction, DSST: Cedar Ridge High School in Denver, and Zach Elementary School in Fort Collins. 

“Providing every Colorado student with a high-quality education at every level of K-12 education is important for students’ futures, our workforce, and economy. I was honored to visit SkyView Middle School to celebrate its well-deserved national recognition as a blue ribbon school, and learn about how successful strategies at SkyView can help other schools across Colorado,” said Governor Polis. 

Later this afternoon, Governor Polis will sign the bipartisan HB25-1184 - Community-Based Continuing Care for Seniors, sponsored by Representatives Amy Paschal and Anthony Hartsook and Senators Dylan Roberts and John Carson. 

“In a Colorado For All, every Coloradan, no matter your age or ability, should have access to the care you need when you need it. Thanks to this law, Coloradans awaiting admission to supportive living facilities will not need to wait before receiving necessary care. By expanding access to the care seniors need, we are ensuring that Colorado is the best state for anyone to live out their golden years,” said Governor Polis. 

Governor Polis will also sign the bipartisan HB25-1157 - Reauthorize Advanced Industries Tax Credit, sponsored by Representatives Brianna Titone and William Lindstedt, and Senators Marc Snyder and Mark Baisley. 

“Colorado is a state of innovators, leading the way in the cutting-edge emerging technologies of the future. Advanced industries support hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs, find solutions in every sector from transportation to health care and agriculture, and are leading the way. These tax credits will ensure that our advanced industries continue to drive our innovation and economy,” said Governor Polis. 

Governor Polis will also sign the following bipartisan bills: 

• HB25-1270 - Patients' Right to Try Individualized Treatments, sponsored by Representatives Rose Pugliese and Lindsay Gilchrist and Senators Barbara Kirkmeyer and Lindsey Daugherty
• SB25-116 - Spousal Maintenance Guidelines sponsored by Senators Marc Snyder and Lisa Frizell and Representatives Monica Duran and Ryan Armagost