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AI Summary
The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act requires governance, reasonable care to prevent algorithmic discrimination, disclosure, impact assessments, and technical documentation for high-risk AI systems.
Business Impact
If you operate high-risk AI systems in Colorado, you must implement risk management policies and conduct annual assessments by June 30, 2026, or face enforcement actions.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205) — effective June 30, 2026 after delay via SB 25B-004 (Aug 28, 2025).
Key Provisions
- Governance is required for high-risk AI systems.
- Parties involved must exercise reasonable care to prevent algorithmic discrimination.
- Impact assessments, disclosure, and technical documentation are required for compliance.
- The Colorado Attorney General is involved in enforcement.
- High-risk AI systems are defined based on criteria specified in the bill.
Latest Legislative Action
Signed by Governor Polis; effective date delayed to June 30, 2026 by SB 25B-004
Bill Sponsors (showing 30 of 97)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Valdez D | Primary |
| Andrew Boesenecker | Primary |
| Anthony Hartsook | Primary |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer R | Primary |
| Barbara McLachlan | Primary |
| Bob Gardner | Primary |
| Brandi Bradley R | Primary |
| Brianna Titone D | Primary |
| Byron Pelton R | Primary |
| Cathy Kipp D | Primary |
| Chris deGruy Kennedy | Primary |
| Chris Hansen | Primary |
| Chris Kolker D | Primary |
| Cleave Simpson R | Primary |
| Dafna Michaelson Jenet | Primary |
| David Ortiz | Primary |
| Dylan Roberts D | Primary |
| Elisabeth Epps | Primary |
| Eliza Hamrick D | Primary |
| Elizabeth Velasco D | Primary |
| Emily Sirota D | Primary |
| Faith Winter | Primary |
| Gabe Evans | Primary |
| Iman Jodeh D | Primary |
| James Coleman D | Primary |
| Janet Buckner | Primary |
| Janice Marchman D | Primary |
| Janice Rich R | Primary |
| Javier Mabrey D | Primary |
| Jeff Bridges D | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 20 of 135)
Reconsideration Vote ·
May 8, 2024
57 Yea
6 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Final Passage ·
May 8, 2024
59 Yea
4 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Adoption ·
May 8, 2024
63 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Amendment ·
May 8, 2024
63 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Permanent Rule ·
May 8, 2024
56 Yea
8 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Concur in Amendments ·
May 8, 2024
34 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Adoption: CCR ·
May 8, 2024
35 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Final Passage ·
May 7, 2024
45 Yea
17 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Amendment ·
May 7, 2024
63 Yea
1 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
BEYOND SCOPE ·
May 7, 2024
58 Yea
4 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Permanent Rule ·
May 7, 2024
52 Yea
9 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Final Passage ·
May 6, 2024
45 Yea
17 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE CIMMITTEE ·
May 6, 2024
52 Yea
11 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Reconsideration Vote ·
May 6, 2024
23 Yea
12 Nay
Passed ✓
Concur in Amendments ·
May 6, 2024
25 Yea
9 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
NOT CONCUR ·
May 6, 2024
34 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Final Passage ·
May 5, 2024
51 Yea
10 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Amendment ·
May 5, 2024
14 Yea
46 Nay
5 Other
Permanent Rule ·
May 5, 2024
55 Yea
6 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Final Passage ·
May 4, 2024
61 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
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