HB 1049 CO

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Introduced

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.)

• S. Bottoms Republican · sponsor
• M. Baisley Republican · sponsor

1. Feb 12, 2026 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely · lower
2. Feb 2, 2026 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only · lower
3. Jan 14, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs · lower