Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning prohibiting the use of another individual's personally identifying feature without permission.
Bill Summary:
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.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 26-1049 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
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| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | L.003 | HOU State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |