Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1049: Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
HB 1049 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature. Primary sponsor: Mark Baisley (Republican), Scott Bottoms (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Baisley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Scott Bottoms | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs