What personal information must Colorado landlords redact from eviction filings?
Quick answer
From January 1, 2027, Colorado landlords must redact Social Security, birth date, driver's license, state ID, bank account, credit card and debit card numbers from supporting documents filed in an eviction case that may become public (C.R.S. 13-40-110.2). If a court requires the information, it can be filed confidentially under Judicial Department procedures. The Act states no fine.
What does the law say? Key facts and official sources
| Item | What the law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Start date | January 1, 2027 (HB26-1196, Section 4); approved June 2, 2026 | HB26-1196, Session Laws 2026 Ch. 326 |
| Court rules | A landlord shall comply with applicable court rules on protecting and redacting personal identifying information in eviction filings (13-40-110.2(1)) | HB26-1196, Session Laws 2026 Ch. 326 |
| Redaction duty | Redact personal identifying information from any supporting documents submitted to a court that may become publicly accessible (13-40-110.2(2)) | HB26-1196, Session Laws 2026 Ch. 326 |
| If the court needs it | It may be submitted in a confidential manner consistent with Judicial Department procedures (13-40-110.2(2)); information explicitly required by a court may be included (13-40-110.2(3)) | HB26-1196, Session Laws 2026 Ch. 326 |
| What counts | Includes a Social Security number, birth date, driver's license number, state identification number, bank account number, credit card number and debit card number (13-40-110.2(4)) | HB26-1196, Session Laws 2026 Ch. 326 |
| Penalty | The Act states no civil fine for these duties. Other Colorado landlord-tenant law and court rules may still apply depending on the facts | HB26-1196, Session Laws 2026 Ch. 326 |
| Last verified | October 30, 2026 | Astor Ventures |
Does the list cover everything I should hide?
The definition says personal identifying information "includes" the seven items, so they are the listed minimum, not necessarily a complete list (13-40-110.2(4)). Court rules on redaction also apply under subsection (1).
What if the judge asks for a tenant's date of birth?
Subsection (3) says nothing prohibits including information explicitly required by a court, and subsection (2) allows filing it in a confidential manner under Judicial Department procedures. All other supporting documents still need redaction.
Is there a fine for an unredacted filing?
HB26-1196 states no dollar fine for this duty. Courts and other Colorado law may still create consequences depending on the facts.
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What else do people ask?
When does this start?
January 1, 2027 (HB26-1196, Section 4).
What else did HB26-1196 change?
It also requires a screening notice in every Colorado rental application (C.R.S. 38-12-904(1.7)).
Which documents are covered?
Supporting documents submitted to a court that may become publicly accessible (13-40-110.2(2)).
Is this legal advice?
No. General information only.
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