ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

SB26-174 Prohibit Lead Generation Legal Marketing

Latest: Jun 3, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

6 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: BILL

51 yes · 13 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
Republican913–
How each member voted (64)

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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-174 to the Committee of the Whole.

10 yes · 0 no · 1 other

May 5, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic61
Republican4–
How each member voted (11)

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Senate: BILL

31 yes · 4 no

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican84
How each member voted (35)

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-174, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

4 yes · 2 no · 1 other

Apr 27, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic4–1
Republican–2–
How each member voted (7)

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B)

? yes · ? no

Apr 27, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A)

? yes · ? no

Apr 27, 2026 · Result: pass

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Where it stands

  1. Apr 21, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

  2. Apr 27, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  3. Apr 30, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

  4. Apr 30, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  5. May 5, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  6. May 7, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. May 26, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 26, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  9. Jun 3, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (12 actions)
  • Apr 21, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
  • Apr 27, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 29, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • Apr 30, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
  • Apr 30, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 5, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • May 6, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • May 7, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 26, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 26, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 27, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Jun 3, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act establishes that the practice of lead generation marketing for legal services is a deceptive trade practice that is subject to enforcement under the 'Colorado Consumer Protection Act'.     'Lead generation legal marketing' is defined in the act as a form of marketing in which a lawyer, law firm, or licensed legal paraprofessional pays money or other compensation to a third party to receive information about a potential client or case, including the potential client's contact information or information about the potential client's legal issue or case.     Unless a person meets certain criteria, the act prohibits a person from paying money or other compensation for lead generation legal marketing services, engaging in the practice of lead generation legal marketing, or selling leads to an attorney, law firm, or licensed legal paraprofessional.     A person may solicit or market for legal services in Colorado only if the person is:Authorized by the Colorado supreme court to practice law in Colorado;Working on behalf of a person authorized by the Colorado supreme court to practice law in Colorado and that person is clearly identified in any advertisement, marketing materials, information, or resources; orA nonprofit organization that engages in legal services.     The act establishes that a person that engages in the practice of lead generation legal marketing may be subject to both civil and criminal penalties.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)