CDPS Rules and Regulations

The process of adopting, reviewing, and changing rules and regulations is a public one. We encourage your participation in our rulemaking process. Please see the information below for upcoming rulemaking hearings and how to submit comments.  You are always welcome to attend any hearings associated with the rulemaking process, and your comments and questions will be taken into consideration during the rulemaking process. 

We are committed to providing equitable access to our services, including the rulemaking process. Our ongoing accessibility efforts strive to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) versions 2.2, level AA criteria and to comply with the accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For more information, any questions you have, including accommodation requests or assistance in accessing our rulemaking documents and participating in our rulemaking hearings, please contact the Department Rules Administrator Christine Moreno via email christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995. 

All Colorado Department of Public Safety rules currently in effect are available on the Secretary of State’s Website.

Proposed and completed rulemaking for the calendar year are listed below. Stakeholder notices include drafts of the the proposed new or amended rules along with invitations and information for stakeholder and public comments. Upcoming rulemaking hearing announcements include the draft of the proposed rules, information on the meeting time, date and virtual platform/link (hearings are held virtually), and invitation to submit comments before the hearing. Completed rulemaking hearings include the adopted rules, hearing exhibits, and hearing information. Rulemaking hearings are held to review and to update rules and regulations to remain consist with Colorado statutes, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or national criteria.

CDPS is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, CDPS will ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable all people to engage fully in our trainings, meetings and events. To request accommodations, please contact Christine.Moreno@state.co.us at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing/meeting. Please make sure also to let us know if you need any of the materials translated into a language other than English or provided in an alternative format.

Proposed Rulemaking

Stakeholder Notices

Upcoming Hearings

• January 4, 2024
  • 8 CCR 1507-37 Wildfire Resilient Homes Grant Program - 12:00 pm MST
    • Proposed new rules to establish the criteria for application, eligibility, and disbursement of the Wildfire Resilient Homes Grant Fund
    • Stakeholder Notice/ Invitation to Comment - Deadline for pre-hearing comments January 2, 2024 5:00 p, MST
    • Draft of Proposed Rules (Docx) or Draft of Proposed Rules (PDF)
• December 19, 2023
  • 8 CCR 1507-12 Persons Dealing with Fireworks - 09:30 am MST
    • Proposed amended rules to update procedures for fireworks & pyrotechnic operators and applications for certifications
    • Stakeholder Notice/ Invitation to Comment - Deadline for pre-hearing comments December 15, 2023 5:00pm MST
    • Redlined Draft of Proposed Rules Amendments (Docx)
• December 15, 2023
  • ​​​​8 CCR 1507-46 Law Enforcement Public Safety and Criminal Justice Information Sharing Grant Program - Repeal - 10:00 am MST
    • With the repeal of section 24-33.5-1617, C.R.S., the LEPSACJIS Grant program funding and statutory authority are no longer in place, thereby making these rules unnecessary. 
    • Stakeholder Notice/ Invitation to Comment - Deadline for pre-hearing comments December 13, 2023 5:00pm MST
    • Redlined Draft of Proposed Repealed Rules (Docx) or Repealed Rules Draft (PDF)
• November 30, 2023
  • 8 CCR 1507-43 Reserve Peace Officer Academy Grant Program REPEAL - 10:30am MST
    • Rules repealed due to repeal of authorizing statute § 24-33.5-1616 
    • Stakeholder Notice/ Invitation to Comment - Deadline for pre-hearing comments November 27, 2023 5:00pm MST
    • Redlined Draft of Proposed Repealed Rules (Docx) or Repealed Rules Draft (PDF)

Completed Hearings & Rulemaking

• 8 CCR 1507-45 School Security Disbursement (SSD) Program REPEAL - October 30, 2023
• 8 CCR 1507-44 School Access for Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program REPEAL - October 30, 2023
• 8 CCR 1507-49 Urgent Incident Response Fund - October 30, 2023