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AI Summary
The bill regulates facial recognition services by government agencies, creates a task force, and prohibits new contracts in public schools until 2025, with certain exceptions.
Business Impact
If you operate a government agency using facial recognition in Colorado, you must file a notice of intent and accountability report before use.
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
Affected Industries
Topics
What This Means
Colorado's SB113 establishes strict regulations on facial recognition services, requiring government agencies to report their intended use and ensuring accountability. It temporarily halts new contracts for such services in public schools until July 2025, with exceptions for pre-existing contracts or consumer products for personal use. A task force will also evaluate the use of these technologies and report annually on their implications.
Key Provisions
- Agencies must file a notice of intent to use facial recognition services.
- Accountability reports detailing FRS use must be produced and updated.
- Law enforcement agencies are restricted from using FRS for ongoing surveillance without a warrant, except in specific cases.
- Public schools are prohibited from new FRS contracts until July 1, 2025, with certain exceptions.
- A task force will evaluate FRS use and report annually to the General Assembly by October 1.
- Agencies must maintain records for public reporting and compliance auditing.
Latest Legislative Action
Governor Signed
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Janet Buckner D | Sponsor | SD-028 |
| Chris Hansen D | Sponsor | SD-031 |
| Jennifer Bacon D | Sponsor | HD-007 |
| Kerry Tipper D | Sponsor | HD-028 |
| Jeff Bridges D | Sponsor | SD-026 |
| Stephen Fenberg D | Sponsor | SD-018 |
| Rhonda Fields D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Joann Ginal D | Sponsor | SD-014 |
| Sonya Jaquez Lewis D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Pete Lee D | Sponsor | SD-011 |
| Brittany Pettersen D | Sponsor | SD-022 |
| Kevin Priola R | Sponsor | SD-025 |
| Robert Rankin R | Sponsor | SD-008 |
| Tammy Story D | Sponsor | SD-016 |
| Faith Winter D | Sponsor | SD-024 |
| Adrienne Benavidez D | Sponsor | HD-032 |
| Tracey Bernett D | Sponsor | HD-012 |
| Monica Duran D | Sponsor | HD-024 |
| Meg Froelich D | Sponsor | HD-003 |
| Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
| Leslie Herod D | Sponsor | HD-008 |
| Edith Hooton D | Sponsor | HD-010 |
| Iman Jodeh D | Sponsor | HD-041 |
| Chris Kennedy D | Sponsor | HD-023 |
| Mandy Lindsay D | Sponsor | HD-042 |
| Patrick Neville R | Sponsor | HD-045 |
| David Ortiz D | Sponsor | HD-038 |
| Naquetta Ricks D | Sponsor | HD-040 |
| Emily Sirota D | Sponsor | HD-009 |
| Marc Snyder D | Sponsor | HD-018 |
| Brianna Titone D | Sponsor | HD-027 |
| Alex Valdez D | Sponsor | HD-005 |
| Donald Valdez D | Sponsor | HD-062 |
| Kevin Van Winkle R | Sponsor | HD-043 |
| Michael Weissman D | Sponsor | HD-036 |
| Steven Woodrow D | Sponsor | HD-006 |
Roll Call Votes
S — 2022-02-23
3 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2022-03-04
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2022-03-04
5 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2022-03-08
27 Yea
7 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2022-02-23
5 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
H — 2022-04-27
9 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
J — 2022-04-29
10 Yea
7 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H — 2022-05-03
7 Yea
4 Nay
Passed ✓
H — 2022-05-06
49 Yea
14 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2022-05-09
35 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
J — 2022-05-10
5 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H — 2022-05-11
58 Yea
7 Nay
Passed ✓
H — 2022-05-11
53 Yea
12 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2022-05-11
35 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2022-05-11
28 Yea
7 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (12)
Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Amendment L.001
Adopted
2022-02-23
Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Amendment L.002
Adopted
2022-02-23
Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Amendment L.003
Adopted
2022-02-23
Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Amendment L.005
Adopted
2022-02-23
Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Amendment L.006
Adopted
2022-02-23
Senate Appropriations Amendment J.001
Adopted
2022-03-04
Senate Appropriations Amendment L.008
Adopted
2022-03-04
Second Reading Amendment L.015
Adopted
2022-05-03
Second Reading Amendment L.021
Adopted
2022-05-03
Second Reading Amendment L.023
Adopted
2022-05-03
Second Reading Amendment L.019
Adopted
2022-05-03
Second Reading Amendment L.014
Adopted
2022-05-03
Compliance Checklist
File a notice of intent to use facial recognition services.
Who: State and local government agencies, including educational institutions.
Deadline: Before developing or procuring FRS.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions and operational restrictions.
Who: State and local government agencies, including educational institutions.
Deadline: Before developing or procuring FRS.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions and operational restrictions.
Produce and update accountability reports on FRS usage.
Who: Agencies using facial recognition services.
Deadline: As specified in the bill.
Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to audits and legal scrutiny.
Who: Agencies using facial recognition services.
Deadline: As specified in the bill.
Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to audits and legal scrutiny.
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