SB071

Use of Surveillance Technology by Law Enforcement

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Colorado SB071 regulates law enforcement use of surveillance technology, ensuring data is used lawfully, stored securely, and destroyed properly.

Colorado SB071, known as the "Surveillance Accountability and Freedom Ensured (SAFE) Act," mandates that law enforcement agencies use surveillance technology only for lawful purposes related to public safety or active investigations. The bill outlines specific rules for the collection, storage, and destruction of surveillance data, including encryption and secure handling. It prohibits the sale of surveillance data and mandates its destruction at the end of a retention period or when no longer needed.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Judiciary: Postpone Senate Bill 26-071 indefinitely.

6 Yea

DRDDRD

1 Nay

D

Calendar

May 6

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

Apr 27

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

May 6

Senate

Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

Feb 23

Senate

Senate Committee on Judiciary Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

Jan 28

Senate

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary