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ColoradoIntroduced2026 Regular Session

HB26-1049 Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature

Latest: Jan 14, 2026 · House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

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What it means

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How they voted

3 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: Postpone House Bill 26-1049 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.

9 yes · 2 no

Feb 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican12
How each member voted (11)

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House: Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A).

? yes · ? no

Feb 12, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1049, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

2 yes · 9 no

Feb 12, 2026 · Result: fail

PartyYesNo
Democratic–8
Republican21
How each member voted (11)

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Where it stands

  1. Jan 14, 2026 · House

    Introduced

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

Full official history (3 actions)
  • Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
  • Feb 2, 2026HouseHouse Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
  • Feb 12, 2026HouseHouse Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

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Official summary

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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.)