States / Colorado / HB 1049

HB 1049 Introduced

Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last action
Jan 14, 2026 — Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Session
2026A
Momentum
17 · Stalled