Colorado AI Act
SB 24-205
Regulatory Snapshot: Colorado AI Act
Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205) is an enacted law in Colorado under the AI Regulation category. It was enacted on 2024-05-17 and becomes effective on 2026-06-30. Colorado currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 8 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 76/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 10 states have enacted ai regulation statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 6 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Colorado within a still-emerging ai regulation landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 24-205 itself.
Applicability under Colorado AI Act: High-risk AI in education, employment, financial services, government, healthcare, housing, insurance, legal. Penalty exposure is documented as: $20,000/violation. Each consumer = separate violation. Notable exemptions: NIST AI RMF compliance presumption. Small business modifications..
Summary
First comprehensive US state AI law. Prevents algorithmic discrimination in high-risk systems.
Key Requirements
Developers: disclose risks, testing, limitations. Deployers: risk management, annual impact assessments, consumer notices, report discrimination to AG within 90 days.
Penalties
$20,000/violation. Each consumer = separate violation.
Applicability
High-risk AI in education, employment, financial services, government, healthcare, housing, insurance, legal.
Exemptions
NIST AI RMF compliance presumption. Small business modifications.
Official Source
https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-205Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have ai regulation regulations?
As of the last verification, 6 states have enacted ai regulation regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Colorado is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all ai regulation regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Colorado AI Act enacted?
Colorado AI Act was enacted on 2024-05-17 and became effective on 2026-06-30. It was introduced as SB 24-205.
What are the penalties for violating Colorado AI Act?
$20,000/violation. Each consumer = separate violation. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Colorado AI Act apply to small businesses?
High-risk AI in education, employment, financial services, government, healthcare, housing, insurance, legal. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Colorado compare to other states on ai regulation?
Colorado has a regulatory strictness score of 76/100, based on 8 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 6 states have enacted ai regulation laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Colorado AI Act?
The official text of Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205) is available from the Colorado legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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