Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 70: Ban Government Access Historical Location Information Database
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 70 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ban Government Access Historical Location Information Database. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Brianna Titone (Democratic), Lesley Smith (Democratic), Karen McCormick (Democratic), Matt Martinez (Democratic), Sheila Lieder (Democratic), Lorena García (Democratic), Sean Camacho (Democratic), Kyle Brown (Democratic), Katie Wallace (Democratic), Janice Marchman (Democratic), Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic), Julie Gonzales (Democratic), Yara Zokaie (Democratic), Kenny Nguyen (Democratic), Lynda Zamora Wilson (Republican), Judy Amabile (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 07/04/2026 - No Amendments.
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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 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.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Brianna Titone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Lesley Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Karen McCormick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Matt Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Sheila Lieder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Lorena García | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Sean Camacho | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kyle Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Katie Wallace | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Janice Marchman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Julie Gonzales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Yara Zokaie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Judy Amabile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 07/04/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/27/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary