Rule 33 of 33

Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205, as amended)

What does the Colorado AI Act require?

Colorado's SB 24-205 imposes duties on developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence used in consequential decisions such as employment, lending, housing and insurance. Expect risk management programmes, impact assessments, notice to affected people, and disclosure to the Attorney General. The effective date has been amended, so confirm it.

What the rule requires

High-risk AI in consequential decisions - notice-based duties start 1 Jan 2027.

Who it catches

Developers and deployers of AI that makes, or substantially factors into, a consequential decision - hiring, lending, housing, insurance, education - affecting a Colorado resident.

What this looks like in practice. You use AI to screen Colorado applicants for a job or a loan. From Jan 1, 2027 you'll owe each of them notice and an explanation - the cheap time to get that right is now, before it bites.

How to check whether you comply

The checkDo you use AI in any consequential decision about a Colorado resident? Map it now. SB 24-205 (narrowed by SB 26-189) was pushed to 1 Jan 2027 with consumer-notice and disclosure obligations - the runway is the time to prepare.

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Primary source SB 24-205 ↗ Real case Enforcement stayed 27 Apr 2026; SB 26-189 repealed and replaced it, effective 1 Jan 2027 ↗

Questions people ask

What does the Colorado AI Act require?

Colorado's SB 24-205 imposes duties on developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence used in consequential decisions such as employment, lending, housing and insurance. Expect risk management programmes, impact assessments, notice to affected people, and disclosure to the Attorney General. The effective date has been amended, so confirm it.

Who does Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205, as amended) apply to?

Developers and deployers of AI that makes, or substantially factors into, a consequential decision - hiring, lending, housing, insurance, education - affecting a Colorado resident.

How do I check whether we comply with Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205, as amended)?

Do you use AI in any consequential decision about a Colorado resident? Map it now. SB 24-205 (narrowed by SB 26-189) was pushed to 1 Jan 2027 with consumer-notice and disclosure obligations - the runway is the time to prepare. You can also run our free website check, which tests 25 technical items in about twenty seconds, or book a review if this rule needs a documented answer.

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This page summarises a legal obligation in plain language so you can work out whether it applies to you. It is not legal advice, and the primary source linked above governs. Last reviewed 2026-10-03.