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CO HB1104

CO HB1104
Credit Agency Voter Address Verification

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Introduced
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill requires the secretary of state (secretary) to cause to be conducted an annual change of address search of the computerized statewide voter registration list (statewide list) using a third-party credit bureau (credit bureau) to verify voters' address information. All electors in the statewide list are included in the search, except participants in the state address confidentiality program and electors, including first responders, enrolled as confidential voters. The secretary is allowed to transmit to the credit bureau only electors' names, birth years, and residential addresses. Within 30 days of receipt, the credit bureau must compare this information to its database and identify any discrepancy in address information. Within 30 days of this comparison, the credit bureau must create and transmit to the secretary a list of all electors with a discrepancy in address information, including the address information for each elector from the credit bureau's database. The secretary must then distribute this information to the relevant county clerks and recorders for further verification and possible action, in their discretion and in accordance with existing law. Prior to transmitting any voter registration information, the secretary must retain the credit bureau in accordance with the state "Procurement Code" and enter into an agreement that: ! Acknowledges and complies with the technological security measures previously developed by the secretary to prevent unauthorized access to the computerized statewide voter registration list; ! Acknowledges and complies with the technological security requirements for the exchange or transfer of data related to voter registration between the secretary and any other agency as if the credit bureau is such an agency; ! Prohibits the credit bureau from selling, disclosing, or otherwise releasing the voter registration information transmitted by the secretary. The secretary may establish rules necessary to implement and administer the address verification program.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Secretary of State will annually conduct a change of address search for all registered voters using a third-party credit bureau, except for those in the address confidentiality program or enrolled as confidential voters, including first responders. The Secretary will only provide the credit bureau with voters' names, birth years, and residential addresses, and the credit bureau must compare this information to its own database to identify any address discrepancies within 30 days of receiving it. The credit bureau will then send a list of voters with discrepancies, along with their addresses from the credit bureau's database, back to the Secretary within another 30 days. The Secretary will then share this information with county clerks and recorders, who will use it, at their discretion and according to existing laws, to verify voter addresses and take any necessary action. Before transmitting any voter information, the Secretary must contract with the credit bureau according to the state's "Procurement Code," ensuring the credit bureau adheres to security measures to protect voter data, treats the data as if it were being transferred between government agencies, and agrees not to sell or release the information. The Secretary is also empowered to create rules for this address verification program, which is intended to help maintain accurate voter registration lists without altering existing federal or state voter registration maintenance requirements.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Hearing (13:30:00 2/23/2026 Room LSB-A) (on 02/23/2026)

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