Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1037
Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- K. DeGraaf (Republican)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The bill prohibits law enforcement and other government entities from purchasing, or otherwise obtaining for anything of value, certain personal data from third parties. Law enforcement agencies and other government entities are also prohibited from sharing individuals' personal data between themselves.Exceptions are created for obtaining personal data, including after obtaining a judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, when an individual consents to sharing their data and, in the case of an emergency, involving a threat to a person's life or physical safety.The bill creates a private cause of action for an individual who has their personal data obtained or shared in violation of the prohibitions in the bill. Personal data obtained or shared is excluded from trial and other court proceedings, subject to certain exceptions.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 14, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1037, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | fail | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 22, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment A). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 22, 2026 House | Postpone House Bill 26-1037 indefinitely. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary - Feb 25, 2026 · House
House Committee on Judiciary Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only - Apr 22, 2026 · House
House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely