On Wednesday, August 9, a number of new Colorado laws went into effect, including but not limited to:
- HB17-1179, which allows someone to break into a locked car to free a distressed child or animal.
- HB17-1266, which allows people who were convicted of marijuana possession or use prior to legalization to pay to have their criminal records sealed.
- SB17-008, which legalizes the possession of gravity knives and switchblade
