Colorado governor signals possible veto for 24-hour social media search warrant bill

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 416

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Colorado Legislature approved a bill that would require social media companies to comply with search warrants within 24 hours of receiving one, though a potential veto from Gov. Jared Polis looms.

House Bill 26-1255 would also require social media companies that restrict a user’s account to report to the user’s local law enforcement agency within 24 hours any threats of imminent and specific harm. It barely passed the Senate on an 18-17 …

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