Bill > HB1143

This bill prohibits an entity from requiring an individual to provide a Social Security Number (SSN) for a background check related to a non-employment-based educational opportunity, such as unpaid internships, volunteer roles, or clinical experiences for health programs, unless the entity also accepts an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in its place. An ITIN is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to individuals who do not have and are not eligible to obtain an SSN. The bill clarifies that this rule does not apply to actual employment positions or in specific situations where an SSN is legally required by state or federal law, for grant compliance, or for financial transactions involving the entity's assets, provided an ITIN or Employer Identification Number (EIN) cannot be used. The Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions to enforce these provisions, with penalties of $2,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1143