State Rep. Tom Sullivan, sponsor of red flag law, faces recall

Sullivan is best known for sponsoring the red flag gun control law in memory of his son, Alex, who was killed in the Aurora theater shooting in 2012.

Colorado State Representative Tom Sullivan (D-Centennial) is facing a recall.

The Colorado Secretary of State's Office approved the language on a petition to recall Sullivan on Monday. The organizers need 10,035 signatures by July 12 to get the recall effort moved to a ballot.

Sullivan is best known for sponsoring the red flag gun control law in memory of his son, Alex, who was killed in the Aurora theater shooting in 2012. The legislation allows for someone's guns to be temporarily taken away if a court determines that person is a danger to themselves or others. Governor Jared Polis (D) signed the law last month, but it doesn't take effect until next year.