State AI Law Comparison

Colorado vs Minnesota

Side-by-side comparison of AI compliance requirements, penalties, and deadlines for businesses operating in Colorado and Minnesota.

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Minnesota has stricter AI regulations than Colorado

Minnesota laws are already in effect — immediate compliance required

Colorado
CO
Enacted
Penalty: AG-enforced (Colorado Consumer Protection Act); up to ~$20,000 per violation
Deadline: January 1, 2027
⚖️ SB 24-205 — Colorado AI Act (amended 2026 by SB 26-189)
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Minnesota
MN
In Effect
Penalty: Up to $7,500 per violation
Deadline: In effect since July 31, 2025
⚖️ Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (Minn. Stat. ch. 325M) — automated-decision / profiling opt-out
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Requirement
Colorado
Minnesota
Law Status
Enacted
In Effect
Penalty
AG-enforced (Colorado Consumer Protection Act); up to ~$20,000 per violation
Up to $7,500 per violation
Deadline
January 1, 2027
In effect since July 31, 2025
Key Requirement
The most comprehensive US state AI law. As amended by SB 26-189 (2026) it takes effect January 1, 2027 and centers on transparency/disclosure for consequential automated decisions (the original algorithmic-discrimination duty of care was repealed). Attorney General rulemaking is underway; no final rules have been published yet.
Minnesota's Consumer Data Privacy Act lets consumers opt out of profiling and automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects, question the result of a profiling decision and learn how to change future outcomes, and requires controllers to complete data-protection assessments. No standalone Minnesota 'AI Transparency Act' exists.
# of Laws
1 laws
1 laws

Which State is Riskier for Your Industry?

HR & Hiring AI
AI hiring tools face heavy scrutiny in both states. NYC law applies nationally if hiring NY residents.
Healthcare AI
Medical AI decision support has specific compliance requirements beyond general AI laws.
Fintech / Credit AI
AI used in credit decisions must comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act + state laws.
Customer Service AI
Chatbots and automated customer interactions may require disclosure in both states.

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