In 2024, the general assembly enacted Senate Bill 24-205, which created consumer protections from algorithmic discrimination in consequential decisions made by high-risk artificial intelligence systems. Senate Bill 26-189 was signed into law May 2026 and repeals and reenacts those provisions with new requirements regarding the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions.
The law defines an ‘automated decision-making technology’ (ADMT) and creates certain requirements for both developers of ADMT that is used to materially influence a consequential decision and deployers who use ADMT. It also gives consumers the right to request and correct inaccurate personal data used by ADMT. This new law and its provisions go into effect January 1, 2027. A link to the new Automated Decision-Making Technology Law can be found on the Colorado General Assembly’s website (opens new tab).
Rulemaking
SB26-189 requires the Colorado Attorney General’s Office to adopt rules to clarify and implement specific provisions of the law before January 1, 2027.
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office believes it will produce better rules if it receives strong, diverse input from interested people and organizations.
Once the formal rulemaking process begins, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office will update this page with details about the proposed rules and opportunities for input. The rulemaking will be governed by the State Administrative Procedure Act (PDF). The office plans to have a robust public outreach and input process that allows interested parties to provide feedback, perspective, opinion, and expertise.