SB 11: Search Warrants Provided to Covered Platforms

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act requires operators of certain websites, online services, online applications, or mobile applications (covered platforms) to ensure that each covered platform provides a streamlined process to allow Colorado law enforcement agencies to contact the covered platform at all times. The process must, at a minimum, make available a staffed hotline for Colorado law enforcement agencies for the purposes of:Receiving and responding to questions about search warrants;Acknowledging the receipt of a search warrant within 8 hours after receipt; andProviding status updates on search warrant compliance to a requesting Colorado law enforcement agency.     An operator must comply with a search warrant within 72 hours after receiving the search warrant if certain conditions apply. A court may reasonably extend this time if the court makes a written finding that the operator or covered platform has shown good cause for the extension and that an extension would not cause an adverse result. The failure of an operator or a covered platform to comply with the requirements of a court-ordered search warrant supports a finding of contempt of court.     The attorney general or a district attorney with jurisdiction may enforce the act.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 29 · Republican 10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 30, 2026Governor Signed
2. March 20, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
3. March 20, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. March 20, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. March 18, 2026Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. March 16, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. March 13, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
8. March 10, 2026House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
9. February 18, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. February 18, 2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
11. February 17, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
12. February 11, 2026Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

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