CO HB 1210: Prohibit Surveillance Price & Wage Setting, classifies violations as deceptive trade practices, allows civil actions by the attorney general, district attorney, or individuals. The definition of 'worker' excludes federal and state employees and employees of public entities.
If you use AI for pricing or wage setting in Colorado, you must ensure compliance with data accuracy procedures or face civil penalties.
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What This Means
Prohibit Surveillance Price & Wage Setting — Track this CO bill, its compliance implications, and rule-making authority at AI Laws by State. Includes prohibition on automated decision systems using surveillance data, specifies non-prohibited activities, classifies violations as deceptive trade practices, and allows civil actions by the attorney general, district attorney, or individuals. The definition of 'worker' excludes federal and state employees and employees of public entities.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits discrimination in price and wage setting using surveillance data, excluding federal and state employees and employees of public entities.
- Prohibits the use of automated decision systems for individualized price or wage setting when surveillance data is a substantial factor.
- Specifies activities not prohibited as individualized price or wage setting based on surveillance data.
- Requires development of procedures for data accuracy and worker access, including the use of statistical modeling, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or other data processing techniques.
- Allows workers to request and receive information about data collected by the PWSA and to correct or challenge its accuracy.
- Allows civil actions for violations by the attorney general, a district attorney, or affected individuals, including on behalf of a group of similarly situated persons.
- Defines 'automated decision system' and 'surveillance data'.
- Classifies violations as deceptive trade practices under the 'Colorado Consumer Protection Act'.
- Authorizes the attorney general to adopt rules to implement and enforce the bill. The attorney general or district attorney may bring a civil action on behalf of the state.
Latest Legislative Action
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 38)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Benavidez | Cosponsor |
| A. Paschal | Cosponsor |
| B. Titone | Sponsor |
| C. Clifford | Sponsor |
| C. Kipp | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Entities using automated decision systems for pricing or wage setting.
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Employers and businesses utilizing PWSA.
Penalty: Civil actions may be brought against violators.
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