CO HB1227

Mobile service providers in Colorado must make network-level distraction control technology available to customers, allowing providers to limit distracting content on a driver's device at the network level when notified the user is driving.

Providers must offer an interface allowing third-party companies to notify them when an authorized user is driving; third parties must meet provider standards for system redundancy, security, privacy protections, and failure detection.

Providers must notify customers that the technology is available and allow customers to purchase it, select which content types to block, and override the technology during emergencies with automatic notification of overrides.

Personal and vehicular data collected through the technology cannot be retained or shared without customer authorization except for billing or opt-in programs; providers are not liable for third-party technology failures.

The technology must comply with all federal and state laws regarding 911 emergency services, wireless emergency alerts, and cannot block emergency communications; effective date is August 5, 2020, or later if subject to voter approval.