§ 24-18-309 — Use of facial recognition service - applicability and exemptions

Colorado § 24-18-309

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 24: Government
• Art.: Standards of Conduct

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(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this part 3 to the contrary, this part 3 does not
apply to:

(a) An agency that:

(I) Is required to use a specific facial recognition service pursuant to a
federal regulation or order, or that uses a facial recognition service in partnership
with a federal agency to fulfill a congressional mandate, fulfill aviation security
directives, or comply with federal law;

(II) Uses a facial recognition service in association with a federal agency to
verify the identity of individuals presenting themselves for travel at an airport; or

(III) Uses a facial recognition service in connection with a physical access
control system in order to grant or deny access to a secure area;

(b) The use of a facial recognition service solely for research purposes by a
state agency so long as the use does not result in or affect any decisions that
produce legal effects concerning individuals or similarly significant effects
concerning individuals; or

(c) A utility.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2022: Entire part added, (SB 22-113), ch. 463, p. 3292, � 4, effective August 10.