Signed by Governor Jared Polis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes facial recognition technology for school security for narrowly defined safety and security purposes in Colorado.

Highlights:

• Authorizes facial recognition technology for school security for narrowly defined safety and security purposes in Colorado, which include (Sec. 1-2):

• Alerting staff to individuals who have threatened violence against the school;

• Quickly locating missing children on school grounds; and

• Identifying and preventing entry for individuals barred by court orders or district determinations.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes facial recognition technology for school security for narrowly defined safety and security purposes in Colorado.

Highlights:

• Authorizes facial recognition technology for school security for narrowly defined safety and security purposes in Colorado, which include (Sec. 1-2):

• Alerting staff to individuals who have threatened violence against the school;

• Quickly locating missing children on school grounds; and

• Identifying and preventing entry for individuals barred by court orders or district determinations.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text