Signed by Governor Jared Polis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that establishes a task force for the implementation of facial recognition services.

Highlights:

• Establishes a task force composed of 15 of the following members to study the implementation and current use of facial recognition services in local government departments and agencies (Sec. 1):

• The Chief Information Officer or their designee appointed by the Governor;

• The Attorney General or their designee;

• The Director of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation;

• A member of the Colorado District Attorney’s Council;

• A member who represents either the County Sheriff’s of Colorado or Association of Chiefs of Police, appointed by the President of the Senate;

• A member of the State House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House;

• A member of the State Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;

• An instructor at an institution of higher education that has expert knowledge and experience with facial recognition services technology appointed by the President of the Senate;

• A business professional with expert knowledge of, and experience with, facial recognition service products appointed by the Speaker of the House;

• An attorney with expert knowledge and experience with federal and state laws concerning facial recognition services appointed by the President of the Senate;

• A representative of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar appointed by the President of the Senate;

• A representative of a Consumer Protection Association appointed by the President of the Senate; and

• A representative who represents a statewide Civil Liberties Organization appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

• Authorizes the task force to examine and report to state legislature on the following issues and concerns related to facial recognition services, including (Sec. 1):

• Regulation, approval, and procurement of facial recognition services;

• Education of public concerning facial recognition services, including in public schools and institutions of higher education;

• Ethical considerations relating to the use of facial recognition services;

• Transparency and disclosure requirements concerning how state and local government agencies use facial recognition services;

• The potential abuses and threats posed to civil liberties, freedoms, privacy, and security by the use of facial recognition services;

• The potential impact of the use of facial recognition services on vulnerable communities; and

• How to facilitate and encourage the continued development of facial recognition services so that individuals, businesses, governments, and other institutions can benefit from their use while safeguarding against potential abuses.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that establishes a task force for the implementation of facial recognition services.

Highlights:

• Establishes a task force composed of 15 of the following members to study the implementation and current use of facial recognition services in local government departments and agencies (Sec. 1):

• The Chief Information Officer or their designee appointed by the Governor;

• The Attorney General or their designee;

• The Director of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation;

• A member of the Colorado District Attorney’s Council;

• A member who represents either the County Sheriff’s of Colorado or Association of Chiefs of Police, appointed by the President of the Senate;

• A member of the State House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House;

• A member of the State Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;

• An instructor at an institution of higher education that has expert knowledge and experience with facial recognition services technology appointed by the President of the Senate;

• A business professional with expert knowledge of, and experience with, facial recognition service products appointed by the Speaker of the House;

• An attorney with expert knowledge and experience with federal and state laws concerning facial recognition services appointed by the President of the Senate;

• A representative of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar appointed by the President of the Senate;

• A representative of a Consumer Protection Association appointed by the President of the Senate; and

• A representative who represents a statewide Civil Liberties Organization appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

• Authorizes the task force to examine and report to state legislature on the following issues and concerns related to facial recognition services, including (Sec. 1):

• Regulation, approval, and procurement of facial recognition services;

• Education of public concerning facial recognition services, including in public schools and institutions of higher education;

• Ethical considerations relating to the use of facial recognition services;

• Transparency and disclosure requirements concerning how state and local government agencies use facial recognition services;

• The potential abuses and threats posed to civil liberties, freedoms, privacy, and security by the use of facial recognition services;

• The potential impact of the use of facial recognition services on vulnerable communities; and

• How to facilitate and encourage the continued development of facial recognition services so that individuals, businesses, governments, and other institutions can benefit from their use while safeguarding against potential abuses.

Full Bill Text