Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature
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.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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