Denver7: Striking the balance between privacy and technology is at the heart of a Colorado bill centered on the data collected by automatic license plate readers, according to those behind the legislation.

Senate Bill 26-070 passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday evening after roughly 5 hours of careful consideration, during which an estimated 70 people testified on either side of the issue.

It’s an idea stemming from State Sen. Judy Amabile, D — District 18, who first told Denver7 about this proposal before the 2026 legislative session began. The bill is a bipartisan push, with State Sen. Lynda Zamora Wilson, R — District 9, as one of the prime sponsors alongside Amabile.

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