Stop Warrantless Mass Surveillance in Colorado!

Throughout Colorado and across the United States, tens of thousands of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are surveilling the public roadways.

These systems don’t just capture license plates, but also a vehicle’s make, model, color and even details like dents, scratches, and bumper stickers. This info is often funneled into centralized, searchable databases that can be accessed and shared (even across state lines) with little oversight.

No law-abiding Coloradan should have to worry that the government is monitoring them when they drive to visit friends and family, to attend their place of worship, to see a doctor, to consult an attorney, or to participate in a political rally. Yet, without strict guardrails for surveillance technology like ALPRs, that’s increasingly the case.

We are working in collaboration with groups across Colorado to support Senator Judy Amabile’s efforts to pass robust regulations for this powerful surveillance technology.

This includes:

  • A warrant requirement
  • A limit on how long data can be retained
  • A restriction on sharing data outside of Colorado
  • Auditing, transparency, and accountability requirements

While SB26-070 didn’t pass last session, Colorado will have another chance to get this legislation over the finish line in 2027. But for that to happen, we need your help!

Send a letter to Colorado legislators using the form on this page.

Want to get engaged? Join us for one of our upcoming events:

Loveland – October 21:

Ending Warrantless Mass Surveillance in Colorado (Larimer County)

Cohosted with the League of Women Voters of Larimer County

  • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Chilson Recreation Center
    Cherry Room
    700 E 4th Street
    Loveland, CO  80537
RSVP HERE Can’t make it in-person? Register for the livestream here.
Denver – October 22:

Ending Warrantless Mass Surveillance in Colorado (Denver)

Featuring:

  • Alasdair Whitney, Legislative Counsel, Institute for Justice
  • Senator Judy Amabile, Colorado State Senator
  • Anaya Robinson, Colorado Senior Policy Strategist, ACLU of CO
  • Andrea Wilkins, Legislative Liaison, League of Women Voters of CO
  • 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • The Colorado People’s Center
    730 21st Street
    Denver, CO 80205
RSVP HERE Can’t make it in-person? Register for the livestream here.

Regulate License Plate Readers!

It’s time to regulate Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs)! Across Colorado, this largely unregulated mass surveillance technology collects detailed information on individuals and motorists, many of whom have never been suspected of committing a crime.

Sen. Amabile’s bill will create robust statewide regulations for ALPRs and other surveillance technology. For this bill to pass in 2027, it needs your help.

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) record when and where millions of lawful Americans drive every single day.
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) record when and where millions of lawful Americans drive every single day.

Now’s the time to make your voice heard!

Fill out a letter to Colorado legislators in support of the bill using this form. We will hold these letters and release them to legislators when an appropriate time comes.

By submitting this letter, you agree that we may release it to legislators at an appropriate time. You also agree to receive communications from the Institute for Justice.

Make Your Voice Heard!