EnactedColorado· Effective: January 1, 2027
SB 24-205

Colorado AI Act

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Last verified · Jul 4, 2026Sourced from official primary sources — 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and disclosure for consequential automated decisions (the original algorithmic-discrimination duty of care was repealed).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

Who it affects

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

Official source & full context

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Read the official text — leg.colorado.gov
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Primary sources · SB 24-205 — Colorado AI Act