Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1037: Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1037 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party. Primary sponsor: Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Ken DeGraaf (Republican), Jennifer Bacon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill prohibits law enforcement and other government entities from purchasing, or otherwise obtaining for anything of value, certain personal data from third parties. Law enforcement agencies and other government entities are also prohibited from sharing individuals' personal data between themselves.Exceptions are created for obtaining personal data, including after obtaining a judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, when an individual consents to sharing their data and, in the case of an emergency, involving a threat to a person's life or physical safety.The bill creates a private cause of action for an individual who has their personal data obtained or shared in violation of the prohibitions in the bill. Personal data obtained or shared is excluded from trial and other court proceedings, subject to certain exceptions.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ken DeGraaf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely
- House Committee on Judiciary Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary