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CO HB26-1326: Sunset Public Utilities Commission

Enacted Colorado · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB26-1326 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

Colorado HB26-1326 continues the Public Utilities Commission to 2033 and changes many utility and carrier rules. Its AI-relevant provision is Section 23: a transportation network company (TNC) must run periodic checks using facial recognition software, or equally or more effective technology approved by the commission, to prevent driver impersonation, under commission rules. TNCs that mainly serve schools or government and meet at least 90% of the school-contract safety rules are exempt. Impersonating a TNC driver becomes a class 2 misdemeanor, or a class 6 felony during a felony. Signed May 29, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Rideshare companies operating in Colorado must run periodic facial recognition (or equally effective, PUC-approved) identity checks on drivers under PUC rules.

Key provisions

  1. Section 23: TNCs must run periodic driver checks using facial recognition software or equally or more effective technology approved by the PUC
  2. Checks follow rules adopted by the Public Utilities Commission
  3. Exemption for TNCs mainly serving schools or government that meet at least 90% of the school-contract safety rules
  4. Impersonating a TNC driver: class 2 misdemeanor; class 6 felony during a felony

Latest legislative action

May 29, 2026. Governor Signed

Topics and industries

Related topics

Facial Recognition

Affected industries

TransportationTechnology

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Montana SB397 Generally revise laws related to privacy and facial recognition technology Utah HB444 Data Privacy Amendments Virginia HB1496 Law-enforcement agencies; surveillance technology reporting. Vermont S0124 An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety, Maine LD1585 An Act To Increase Privacy and Security by Regulating the Use of Facial Surveill Minnesota SF3072 An act relating to public safety; ... regulating the use of unmanned aerial vehi