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CO HB 1049: Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature Verified

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AI Summary

This bill criminalizes the unauthorized use of personally identifying features in digital media, including advertisements, deepfakes, images, videos, and voice recordings, establishing penalties for violations and allowing civil damages and attorney fees.

Business Impact

If you use digital media featuring individuals' identifying features in Colorado, you must obtain consent or face felony charges.

State
Colorado
Bill Number
HB 1049
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Feb 12, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 5, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

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What This Means

Colorado's HB 1049 seeks to protect individuals' personally identifying features from unauthorized use in digital media, such as advertisements and deepfakes. It establishes criminal penalties for violations and allows harmed individuals to pursue civil damages and attorney fees.

Key Provisions

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

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Compliance Checklist

Obtain consent from individuals before using their personally identifying features in digital media.
Who: Businesses and individuals using digital media.
Penalty: Class 5 felony for unlawful use; class 4 felony if intent to harm.
Establish procedures for individuals to report unauthorized use of their identifying features.
Who: Businesses utilizing AI technologies.
Penalty: Potential civil liability for damages.

Full Legal Analysis

HB 1049 prohibits the unlawful use of personally identifying features, including fingerprints, voiceprints, and facial maps, in various digital formats such as advertisements, deepfakes, images, videos, and voice recordings without individual consent. Unauthorized use is classified as a class 5 felony, escalating to a class 4 felony if there is intent to harm. The bill allows individuals harmed by such violations to bring a civil cause of action and collect damages and reasonable attorney fees.

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