State AI Law Comparison

Virginia vs Colorado

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

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Colorado has stricter AI regulations than Virginia

Virginia
VA
Vetoed
Penalty: N/A (vetoed)
Deadline: N/A (vetoed)
⚖️ HB 2094 — High-Risk AI Developer and Deployer Act (vetoed 2025-03-24)
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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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Side-by-Side Comparison

Requirement
Virginia
Colorado
Law Status
Vetoed
Enacted
Penalty
N/A (vetoed)
AG-enforced (Colorado Consumer Protection Act); up to ~$20,000 per violation
Deadline
N/A (vetoed)
January 1, 2027
Key Requirement
HB 2094 would have required high-risk AI developers to implement safeguards against algorithmic discrimination. Governor Youngkin vetoed the bill on March 24, 2025; no dedicated AI law currently in effect.
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transparency/disclosure for consequential automated decisions (the original algorithmic-discrimination duty of care was repealed).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.
# 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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