Bill Sponsor
Colorado Senate Bill 174
Session 2026A
Prohibit Lead Generation Legal Marketing
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 3, 2026
First Action
Apr 21, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 3, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
174
State
Colorado
Session
2026A
Sponsorship by Party
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Senate Votes (4)
House Votes (1)
Motion Text
Refer Senate Bill 26-174 to the Committee of the Whole.
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
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.)
Actions (12)
06/03/2026
Office of the Governor
Governor Signed
05/27/2026
Office of the Governor
Sent to the Governor
05/26/2026
House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
05/26/2026
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
05/07/2026
House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
05/06/2026
House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
05/05/2026
House
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
04/30/2026
House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
04/30/2026
Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/29/2026
Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
04/27/2026
Senate
Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
04/21/2026
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
Sources
Record Created
Apr 22, 2026 1:49:31 AM
Record Updated
Aug 20, 2026 1:37:00 AM