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AI Legislation Tracker — State Comparison

Colorado vs New York

Side-by-side comparison of AI laws, risk levels, topics, and compliance deadlines. Data sourced from official state legislature records. Updated October 2026.

20
Bills in CO
·
239
Bills in NY
·
50
States Tracked
Compare different states
CO Colorado
20
Total Bills
14
Enacted
7
High Risk
All Colorado bills
NY New York
239
Total Bills
23
Enacted
76
High Risk
All New York bills

Top Topics Covered

Top 5 topics by bill count
CO Colorado
Automated Decision-Making 8 Facial Recognition 5 AI Healthcare 4 AI Privacy 4 AI in Employment 4
NY New York
Automated Decision-Making 64 AI Transparency 59 AI in Employment 42 Facial Recognition 29 AI Privacy 28

Effective Dates

Bills with known effective dates
CO Colorado
BillEffective DateStatus
SB21-169 Sep 7, 2021 Enacted
SB113 Aug 10, 2022 Enacted
HB1468 Jun 6, 2024 Enacted
HB1147 Jul 1, 2024 Enacted
SB24-011 Aug 7, 2024 Enacted
SB143 Apr 18, 2025 Enacted
SB25-288 Aug 6, 2025 Enacted
SB25B-004 Nov 25, 2025 Enacted
NY New York
BillEffective DateStatus
S3971 Jul 24, 2019 Enacted
A6787 Dec 22, 2020 Enacted
LOCALLAW144 Jan 1, 2023 Enacted
S01042 Nov 28, 2023 Enacted
A8808 Apr 20, 2024 Enacted
S9678 Jun 28, 2024 Enacted
S07676 Jan 1, 2025 Enacted
S00822 Jul 1, 2025 Enacted

Risk Level Breakdown

Based on AI-analyzed bill impact
CO Colorado
High
7
Medium
7
Low
1
NY New York
High
76
Medium
145
Low
10

Key Differences

  • Colorado has 5 bills addressing Facial Recognition; New York has 29.
  • Colorado has 8 bills addressing Automated Decision-Making; New York has 64.
  • Colorado has 4 bills addressing AI Privacy; New York has 28.
  • Colorado has 4 bills addressing AI in Employment; New York has 42.
  • Colorado uniquely addresses: AI Healthcare.
  • New York uniquely addresses: AI Transparency.
  • Colorado has 14 enacted laws vs New York's 23.

Topic Overlap

Bill counts by topic across both states
Colorado New York
TopicCONYVisual
Automated Decision-Making 8 64
AI Transparency 3 59
AI in Employment 4 42
Facial Recognition 5 29
AI Deepfakes 4 28
AI Privacy 4 28
AI in Government 3 27
User-Facing AI 2 19
AI in Law Enforcement 2 18
AI in Education 4 15

Compliance for Businesses Operating in Both States

Organizations with employees, customers, or operations in both Colorado and New York must track each state's AI laws independently. There is no federal AI preemption law that overrides state requirements as of October 2026. Compliance obligations may differ in scope, covered entities, and enforcement mechanisms. Consult qualified legal counsel for guidance specific to your situation.

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Understanding AI Regulation in Colorado and New York

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in hiring decisions, healthcare diagnostics, credit underwriting, and consumer-facing applications, state legislatures across the US are responding with new rules. Colorado and New York represent two distinct regulatory approaches worth comparing for any business operating across state lines.

Compliance obligations attach wherever your business operates or where your customers are located — not just where you are incorporated. Organizations with a presence in both Colorado and New York must track each state's enacted laws independently and build compliance programs that satisfy both regimes simultaneously.

Use the State Comparison Tool to compare any two states, visit the States Directory for a full view of all 50 states, or browse Topics to see how AI regulation affects specific areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Colorado AI regulation compare to New York?
Colorado currently has 20 published AI bills and New York has 239. Colorado shows 7 high-risk bill classifications versus New York's 76. High-risk bills generally carry the most rigorous compliance requirements.
Do I have to comply with AI laws in both states?
Generally, yes. State AI laws apply based on the location of your operations, the residency of consumers you serve, or both. Businesses with employees, customers, or operations in both Colorado and New York should assess their obligations under each state's enacted laws independently.
Which industries face the most AI regulation?
Across US states generally, the most heavily regulated sectors for AI include employment and automated hiring tools, healthcare and clinical decision support, financial services and insurance underwriting, housing and lending, and education. See Industries for a full breakdown by sector.
Where can I find individual state pages?
You can browse all published AI bills for each state: Colorado AI Laws and New York AI Laws. Visit All States for the complete 50-state directory.