SB 131: Sports Betting Protections - Colorado

Rerevised → Signed Act · 7 edits · Jun 2, 2026

MODERATE

This bill updates Colorado's sports betting laws to include stricter protections against abusive practices, such as limiting how often individuals can deposit money and prohibiting push notifications that solicit bets. It also establishes new rules for advertising, requiring operators to avoid targeting minors and banning ads on media primarily consumed by audiences under 21. Additionally, the bill mandates regular data reporting to the state division and creates a specific penalty for accepting credit card deposits.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of regulation to include specific operational limits on deposit frequency and new advertising restrictions focused on youth protection, while maintaining existing prohibitions on credit card usage.

REQUIREMENT

Operators are now limited to accepting no more than six separate deposits from a single individual within any 24-hour period.

A new prohibition prevents operators from sending push notifications or text messages to account holders that solicit bets or deposits.

Advertising restrictions now forbid targeting or creating content for audiences under 21 and prohibit ads on media where the majority audience is expected to be under 21.

Internet sports betting operators must submit transactional data and metrics to the Division of Gaming by February 1 of each year, starting in 2028.

TIMELINE

The Division of Gaming is required to compile and publish a public report on internet sports betting every three years, beginning January 1, 2029.

ENFORCEMENT

The penalty for violating the specific prohibition against accepting credit card deposits is explicitly set at a maximum of $25,000.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'push notification' and 'marketing affiliate' to clarify regulatory obligations.

Revised → Rerevised · 4 edits · May 9, 2026

MODERATE

The bill text was updated from a 'Revised' version to a 'Rerevised' version, indicating that additional amendments were adopted by the Senate. The document now explicitly states it includes all amendments adopted in the Second House. Additionally, the House sponsorship list was expanded to include several new co-sponsors, and the document was marked as '3rd Reading Unamended' with a specific date of May 9, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's substantive scope and applicability appear unchanged; the modifications are procedural updates reflecting the legislative process status and the addition of new co-sponsors.

TIMELINE

Added a specific date (May 9, 2026) and reading status ('3rd Reading Unamended') to the header.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the document title to reflect that it includes all amendments adopted in the Second House.

ELIGIBILITY

Added seven new names (Boesenecker, Brown, Camacho, Carter, Duran, Hamrick, Lindsay, Marshall, Nguyen, Rutinel, Sirota, Smith, Story, Titone) to the House sponsorship list.

TECHNICAL

Removed previous revision status text indicating the version was 'Revised' and included amendments adopted on Second Reading.

Reengrossed → Revised · 4 edits · May 7, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reclassified from a 'Reengrossed' version to a 'Revised' version, indicating it has been amended during the second reading in the Senate. The substantive policy changes include a new definition for 'push notifications' and a requirement for sports betting operators to simultaneously report specific data to relevant sports governing bodies, alongside minor formatting adjustments to the bill's summary and committee listings.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on sports betting regulations, but the applicability of reporting requirements has expanded to include sports governing bodies.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'PUSH NOTIFICATION' to clarify that it refers to automatic electronic messages sent when the betting interface is not actively open.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement for sports betting operators to simultaneously report information to relevant sports governing bodies.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill status header from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised' and updated the amendment adoption date and location details.

Adjusted the bill summary to reflect that the text is now the revised version and updated the date associated with the 3rd reading status.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Apr 28, 2026

MINOR

The bill title was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to reflect that it now includes all amendments adopted during the House of Introduction. The sponsor list was expanded to include four new co-sponsors. A note was added indicating that a summary for this specific version will be available after the third reading, with a placeholder date of April 28, 2026.

TECHNICAL

The bill status changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed', indicating the inclusion of all amendments passed in the House of Introduction.

Four new legislators were added to the Senate sponsorship list.

A notice was added stating that a summary for the reengrossed version will be available after the third reading, including a placeholder date.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an engrossed version, incorporating amendments from both the House and Senate. The most significant substantive change is the addition of 'Appropriations' to the Senate committee assignments, indicating the bill now requires funding approval. The text also includes a new amendment date (April 27, 2026) and minor formatting adjustments to the header and summary sections.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding sports betting protections remains unchanged; however, its legislative path has expanded to include the Appropriations committee, meaning it now requires a funding allocation to proceed.

REQUIREMENT

Added 'Appropriations' to the list of Senate Committees, requiring the bill to be reviewed by the committee responsible for state funding.

TIMELINE

Inserted a specific amendment date of April 27, 2026, marking the timeline for the Senate's approval of changes.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill status header from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' and adjusted the bill number formatting in the header.

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