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State Government / Colorado / Legislation / HB 1049

HB 1049Session 2026AHouseIntroduced

Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature

Source-provided summary

The bill criminalizes the use of an individual's fingerprint, voiceprint, retina, iris, or facial map (personally identifying feature) in an advertisement, deepfake, image, video, voice recording, or other digital depiction, without the individual's permission (unlawful use of a personally identifying feature). Unlawful use of a personally identifying feature is a class 5 felony, and unlawful use of a personally identifying feature with the intent to harm the individual or another individual is a class 4 felony.An individual harmed by an unlawful use of a personally identifying feature may bring a civil cause of action and collect damages and reasonable attorney fees.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Latest development · Feb 12, 2026

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

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Session
2026A
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Latest passage
Date unavailable
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Justice & Public Safety

Source subjects

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorM. Baisley
Primary sponsorS. Bottoms

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  1. Feb 12, 2026

    House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

    House
  2. Feb 2, 2026

    House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only

    House
  3. Jan 14, 2026

    Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

    IntroductionHouse

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Source data last updated Aug 5, 2026.