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HB 1108

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Access Federal Fingerprint Search Service

2026 Regular Session

HB 1108 authorizes Colorado Bureau of Investigation to access federal fingerprint identification databases for investigative purposes.

House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · HB 1108

Legislative bill overview

HB 1108 would authorize the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to access the federal fingerprint search service, likely the FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) or its successor. This technical bill appears to establish or formalize CBI's ability to conduct fingerprint searches against federal databases for investigative purposes.

Why is this important

Access to federal fingerprint databases significantly enhances law enforcement's investigative capacity by enabling rapid cross-referencing of fingerprints against millions of records, improving case resolution speeds and potentially preventing crimes. However, this also raises questions about data access protocols, privacy safeguards, and what information Colorado law enforcement can obtain and retain.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and data retention standards — Whether Colorado has adequate legal frameworks governing how long CBI retains fingerprint data and who can access it
  • Scope of access and mission creep — Questions about whether access is limited to serious crimes or could expand to traffic violations or minor infractions
  • Oversight mechanisms — Whether the bill includes sufficient judicial review, audit requirements, or legislative oversight of federal database access by state agents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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