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CO HB1143
Bill
Status
Failed
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Max Brooks
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AI Summary
- All voting systems used in Colorado elections must incorporate open-source software beginning January 1, 2027, allowing public access to source code for review, independent security audits, and accountability
- Open-source software is defined as software with publicly accessible source code that anyone can inspect (but not modify) to verify it is working as designed
- Secretary of State must adopt rules establishing minimum standards for certification and oversight of open-source voting software, including requirements for logging and publicizing updates and modifications
- Counties must ensure compliance within existing resources and must negotiate with current vendors or solicit competitive bids for cost-effective implementation
- Secretary of State must report annually starting January 2028 on implementation progress, challenges, and benefits during SMART Act hearings
Legislative Description
Open-Source Software in Voting Systems
Elections & Redistricting
Last Action
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
2/10/2025
Committee Referrals
State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs1/29/2025
Full Bill Text
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