State Government / Colorado / Legislation / HB 1049
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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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House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
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