Colorado SB24-205 — Original Colorado AI Act (SUPERSEDED by SB 26-189)
CO · Colo. SB 24-205 (2024) — substantially superseded by SB 26-189 (May 14, 2026)
Colorado SB24-205 was the first U.S. comprehensive high-risk AI statute (2024). The original framework was substantially rewritten by SB 26-189 after the 2026 special session — this entry is the historical record of the original law.
Technical detail
SB24-205 (2024) — imposed duties of reasonable care on developers and deployers of 'high-risk AI systems' to prevent algorithmic discrimination, with impact assessments, public-facing transparency statements, and consumer adverse-action rights. Originally scheduled to take effect Feb. 1, 2026. Substantially rewritten by SB 26-189 (signed May 14, 2026) following industry and DOJ pressure; enforcement stayed in xAI v. Weiser.
Who is protected: Coloradans affected by high-risk AI decisions
Who must comply: Developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | CO |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | Repealed / replaced |
| Protection strength | Unknown |
| Effective date | 2026-02-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-17 |
| Citation | Colo. SB 24-205 (2024) — substantially superseded by SB 26-189 (May 14, 2026) |
| Enforced by | Colorado Attorney General |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | CCPA civil penalties (was) |
| Topics | automated decision-making · consumer protection · AI hiring and employment |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | SB 24-205 — Colorado General Assembly ↗ |
More AI rules in CO
- CO AG Weiser · In effect
- CO AI Act (SB 24-205) · Enacted (not yet in effect)
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