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ColoradoSB26-0112026 Regular SessionSenate

Search Warrants Provided to Covered Platforms

Sponsored By: Andrew Boesenecker (Democratic), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Jarvis Caldwell (Republican), Lisa Frizell (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Faster warrant response from big platforms

Beginning on the law’s effective date (expected August 12, 2026, unless a referendum delays it), big online platforms must offer a 24/7 contact path for Colorado police. Each platform keeps a staffed hotline, posts contact info on its home page, and acknowledges any search warrant within 8 hours. Operators must give status updates and comply with a court-ordered warrant within 72 hours when it is from Colorado law enforcement, seeks a Colorado user’s account information, and the data is controlled by the user or the operator. A court can extend the 72-hour deadline for good cause. Compliance must also follow the Colorado Constitution, the Colorado Privacy Act, and other listed state protections. The Attorney General or a district attorney can sue for injunctions, restitution, disgorgement, damages, and civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation. Not complying with a court-ordered warrant can lead to contempt of court. These rules apply to warrants provided on or after the effective date.

Which online platforms are covered

The law covers public or semi‑public websites, services, or apps with at least 1,000,000 monthly users that let people make profiles and post content others can see, including AI‑generated content. It excludes internal company tools limited to employees or affiliates, and services that mainly provide non‑user‑generated news, sports, entertainment, or e‑commerce content (or only have limited comments tied to that content). An “operator” is the person or company that runs the platform. A “user” is a Colorado resident using the platform, not acting for the operator. A “search warrant” includes a court order for production of records.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jarvis Caldwell

    Republican • House

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/30/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/20/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/20/2026House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    3/20/2026House

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/16/2026House

  7. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

    3/13/2026House

  8. House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/10/2026House

  9. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/18/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

    2/18/2026House

  11. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    2/17/2026Senate

  12. Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/11/2026Senate

  13. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

    1/14/2026Senate

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