The original headline is: "Colorado’s New Identity Document Law Adds Employer Compliance Obligations"

Short summary

Colorado enacted HB26-1283, effective June 3, 2026, prohibiting employers from confiscating or improperly retaining government-issued identification documents, with limited exceptions. Employers must provide a written notice and obtain written acknowledgment during the I-9 process, and may only temporarily retain original documents for up to 10 hours for verification. Violations can result in Class 2 misdemeanor charges or bias-motivated crime charges, making HR training and procedure updates essential.

• •Colorado HB26-1283 bans confiscating or retaining employee ID documents, effective June 3 2026
• •Employers must provide written notice and obtain acknowledgment during I-9 verification
• •Violations carry misdemeanor or bias-motivated crime liability; HR must update procedures

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