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CO SB070

CO SB070
Ban Government Access Historical Location Information Database


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Introduced
01/28/2026
In Committee
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/13/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

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.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act," aims to restrict government access to sensitive historical location information, which is defined as data revealing an individual's or vehicle's movements more than 24 hours prior to access. The bill prohibits government entities from accessing databases containing this information unless they have a warrant, the individual or vehicle owner provides express consent (with specific limitations), or in cases of exigent circumstances, toll collection, traffic enforcement, parking enforcement, or information security. It also prevents government entities from sharing this data with entities outside their jurisdiction or selling it to private, non-governmental third parties, except for limited technical support purposes. Furthermore, any government entity collecting such information must establish a policy for compliance, including security measures, supervisor approval for access, detailed record-keeping of all access, regular audits, annual public reports, and mandatory training for officials. The bill also mandates that historical location information be retained for no more than four days unless specific exceptions apply, after which it must be permanently destroyed. Importantly, any historical location information obtained in violation of these provisions will be inadmissible in court, and the Attorney General is empowered to enforce the bill's requirements. Finally, this information will no longer be considered a public record under the Colorado Open Records Act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Senate Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 4/29/2026 Senate Floor) (on 04/29/2026)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-070 01/28/2026
Fiscal Note Second Revised Fiscal Note https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115262/download 04/27/2026
Senate Appropriations Amendment L.013 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/19417/download 04/21/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Budget Staff Analysis SA1 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114876/download 04/17/2026
Fiscal Note First Revised Fiscal Note https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114603/download 04/15/2026
Senate Judiciary Amendment L.010 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17960/download 02/24/2026
Senate Judiciary Amendment L.009 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17961/download 02/24/2026
Senate Judiciary Amendment L.008 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17962/download 02/24/2026
Senate Judiciary Amendment L.007 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17963/download 02/24/2026
Senate Judiciary Amendment L.005 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17964/download 02/24/2026
Senate Judiciary Amendment L.003 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17965/download 02/24/2026
Senate Judiciary Amendment L.001 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17966/download 02/24/2026
Fiscal Note FN1 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112318/download 02/19/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111026/download 01/28/2026
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