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SB 24-205

Colorado AI Act

Effective January 1, 2027
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Last checked today🕐 18 Aug 2026, 08:37 UTCRe-verified against official primary sources · last change Jul 11, 2026 — leg.colorado.gov ↗

The most comprehensive US state AI law. As amended by SB 26-189 (2026) it takes effect January 1, 2027 and centers on transparency and disclosure for consequential automated decisions (the original algorithmic-discrimination duty of care was repealed).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.

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Maximum penalty: AG-enforced (Colorado Consumer Protection Act); up to ~$20,000 per violation
Non-compliance can carry significant liability — verify against the official text below.
Bill / statute
SB 24-205
Jurisdiction
Colorado
Status
Enacted
Effective / deadline
January 1, 2027
Maximum penalty
AG-enforced (Colorado Consumer Protection Act); up to ~$20,000 per violation
Scope

Who it affects

Developers and deployers of AI systems used for consequential automated decisions affecting Colorado consumers.

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Official source & full context

Primary government sourceRead the official text — leg.colorado.govJurisdiction hubAI laws in ColoradoFull jurisdiction guide, live news & related bills
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