Prohibit Government Access to Historical Location Information Database SB26-070
Summary
Colorado Senate Bill 26-070 would prohibit government entities from accessing databases containing historical location information about individuals or vehicles, subject to specified exceptions. The bill would also prohibit sharing such information with third parties or out-of-jurisdiction agencies, and would exclude historical location data from public records requests under the Colorado Open Records Act. Government entities collecting this data would be required to adopt compliance policies. The bill creates an attorney general enforcement mechanism and renders illegally obtained location information inadmissible as trial evidence.
Colorado government entities currently collecting or maintaining historical location information—whether from ALPR systems, cell-site simulators, or other tracking technologies—should begin reviewing their data retention and access policies now, as SB26-070 would mandate formal compliance policies and expose improperly obtained location data to inadmissibility challenges.
What changed
SB26-070 proposes a new prohibition on government entity access to historical location information databases, with exceptions to be defined. The bill would require any government entity that collects historical location information to adopt a policy maintaining compliance with the new regulatory scheme.
For government agencies and law enforcement in Colorado, passage would create new data governance obligations and restrict the use of location tracking data in legal proceedings. Entities operating or contracting with databases containing historical location information should monitor the bill's progress through the Senate Judiciary and Appropriations committees, where it is currently under consideration.
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SB26-070
Ban Government Access Historical Location Information Database
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Courts & Judicial Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement |
Concerning prohibiting a government entity from accessing a database that stores historical location information.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits a government entity from accessing a database that reveals an individual's or a vehicle's historical location information, subject to certain exceptions. The bill prohibits a government entity from sharing historical location information with third parties or government agencies outside their jurisdiction, subject to certain exceptions, and makes historical location information not a public record for the purposes of the "Colorado Open Records Act".
The bill requires a government entity that collects historical location information to adopt a policy to maintain compliance with the provisions of the regulatory scheme.
An enforcement action is created for the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the bill. Historical location information obtained in violation of the prohibitions of the bill are inadmissible in trial.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Judy Amabile
Senator
Lynda Zamora Wilson
Representative
Yara Zokaie
Representative
Kenny Nguyen
Committees
Senate
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 23
Senate General Orders - Second Reading of Bills
9:00 AM Senate Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | PA2 | |
| 02/24/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | |
| 02/19/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.013 | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-070, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment F) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment G) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment H) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-070, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment F) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment G) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment H) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-070, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment F) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment G) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment H) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-070, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment F) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment G) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment H) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-070, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04/21/2026 | L.013 | SEN Appropriations | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | L.010 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | L.009 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | L.008 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | L.007 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | L.005 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | L.003 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | L.001 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.
** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/23/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/28/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor
Sen. J. Amabile | Sen. L. Zamora Wilson
Rep. K. Nguyen | Rep. Y. Zokaie
Sponsor
Sen. J. Gonzales | Sen. N. Hinrichsen | Sen. J. Marchman | Sen. K. Wallace
Rep. K. Brown | Rep. S. Camacho | Rep. L. García | Rep. S. Lieder | Rep. M. Martinez | Rep. K. McCormick | Rep. L. Smith | Rep. B. Titone | Rep. E. Velasco
Co-Sponsor
(None)
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