Colorado HB 1263 (Conversational Artificial Intelligence Service Operator Requirements)

Defines "conversational artificial intelligence service" as AI systems simulating human conversation, excluding certain applications like developer tools and voice assistants. Requires operators of these AI services to use methods to identify minor users and disclose interactions' artificial nature starting January 1, 2027. Prohibits rewards that increase minors' engagement with AI services and mandates measures to prevent AI from generating explicit, emotional, or harmful content for minor...

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14 MAY 2026 · Law / Act

Colorado SB26-189 (Automated Decision-Making Technology)

Regulates Automated Decision-Making Technologies (ADMT) in consequential decisions affecting areas like education, employment, housing, and financial services within Colorado. Requires developers to document intended uses, limitations, and data categories used for ADMTs. Mandates deployers to disclose ADMT usage to consumers and provide post-adverse outcome details if a decision materially impacts them. Empowers the Attorney General to enforce these provisions under the Colorado Consume...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · leg.colorado.gov ↗

21 AUG 2025 · Law / Act

Colorado SB 25B-008 (Tech-Neutral Anti-Discrimination Clarification Act 2025)

Repeals and reenacts Colorado's anti-discrimination statutes to prohibit discrimination facilitated by digital technologies, including AI. Clarifies that advances in AI and other technologies do not provide a legal excuse for discriminatory practices. Affirms that digital mechanisms used for illegal discrimination do not grant legal immunity. Ensures civil rights laws apply consistently across all technologies without privileging any method. Prohibits discrimination in Colorado through di...

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21 AUG 2025 · Other

Colorado HB 25B-1008 (Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence Interactions 2025)

Requires developers of high-risk AI systems in Colorado, from October 1, 2026, to use reasonable care to prevent algorithmic discrimination and document compliance using model or dataset cards. Instructs developers to disclose risks of algorithmic discrimination to the attorney general and known deployers, no later than ninety days after discovery. Mandates deployers of high-risk AI systems to implement risk management programs and conduct annual impact assessments. Obligates deployers to ...

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21 AUG 2025 · Other

Colorado HB25B-1009 (Artificial Intelligence Systems 2025)

Enacts requirements for developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems, effective August 1, 2027, to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination. Requires developers to use reasonable care, disclose risks to the attorney general and deployers, and provide necessary documentation to complete impact assessments. Obligates deployers to implement risk management policies, conduct annual impact assessments, and disclose AI system interactions to consumers. Allows the attorney general to...

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02 JUN 2025 · Law / Act

Colorado SB 25-288 (Intimate Digital Depictions Criminal & Civil Actions)

Incorporates the "Preventing Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Digital Depictions Act," establishing civil causes of action for unauthorized disclosure of AI-generated intimate depictions if harm results. Defines "generative AI" as AI used for creating content, emphasizing its legal significance. Exempts certain disclosures made in good faith for public interest, law enforcement, or legal purposes. Excludes liability for interactive computer services and media platforms under specific co...

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06 JUN 2024 · Law / Act

Colorado House Bill 24-1468

Creates the Artificial Intelligence Impact Task Force to develop policy recommendations against AI system risks and algorithmic discrimination affecting consumers and workers. Requires diverse membership and adherence to transparency standards. Mandates a report by February 2025 to the legislature and governor; task force sunsets in 2027.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+21Official source · leg.colorado.gov ↗

24 MAY 2024 · Law / Act

Colorado House Bill 1147

Prohibits distributing AI-generated deepfakes about candidates close to elections without disclosures. Requires clear notifications in such communications. Allows candidates to seek legal remedies for unauthorized deepfakes. Effective July 1, 2024, with enforcement by the Secretary of State.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+3Official source · leg.colorado.gov ↗

17 MAY 2024 · Law / Act

Colorado SB 24-205: Consumer Protections for Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems

Colorado became the first state to enact comprehensive AI bias legislation covering high-risk AI systems with this law, which requires developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems to use reasonable care to protect consumers from known or reasonably foreseeable risks of algorithmic discrimination. Covered entities must perform impact assessments, disclose AI use to consumers, provide an appeal process for adverse decisions, and file annual reports with the Attorney General. The law takes effect on February 1, 2026 and covers AI used in consequential decisions involving employment, credit, housing, healthcare, and other sensitive areas.

Primary legal sourceData Privacy & Protection ·Labor & Workforce ·Finance ·+30Official source · leg.colorado.gov ↗

07 JUN 2021 · Law / Act

Colorado SB21-169

Prohibits insurers from unfairly discriminating using algorithms and predictive models based on personal attributes. Requires the insurance commissioner to establish rules, conduct investigations, and engage stakeholders. Obligates insurers to demonstrate non-discriminatory use of consumer data.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+3Official source · leg.colorado.gov ↗

09 JAN 2021 · Law / Act

Colorado SB 21-169: Restrictions on Insurers' Use of External Consumer Data

Colorado enacted Senate Bill 21-169, prohibiting insurance companies from using external consumer data and information sources, as well as algorithms and predictive models using such data, in unfairly discriminatory ways in insurance underwriting and rating. The law directed the Colorado Division of Insurance to adopt rules requiring insurers to demonstrate that their use of external data and algorithms does not result in unfair discrimination based on protected characteristics. It was one of the first state laws to directly address algorithmic fairness in the insurance industry.

Primary legal sourceFinance ·Data Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · leg.colorado.gov ↗