Does Colorado require AI impact assessments?

Last verified: March 24, 2026
Yes. Colorado SB 24-205 requires deployers of high-risk AI systems to complete impact assessments before deployment and annually thereafter.

Applicable Regulations

SB-24-205

Colorado AI Act (Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence)

enacted

First comprehensive US state law governing high-risk AI systems. Signed May 17, 2024; compliance deadline extended to June 30, 2026 by SB 25B-004. Imposes obligations on both developers and deployers of AI systems that make or substantially influence consequential decisions affecting consumers.

Key Requirements

Impact Assessment Complete documented impact assessments annually and within 90 days of substantial modifications, covering discrimination risks, data inputs/outputs, and mitigation measures
Consumer Notice Notify consumers when a high-risk AI system makes or substantially influences a consequential decision about them
Correction & Appeal Rights Allow consumers to correct inaccurate personal data and appeal adverse decisions through human review where technically feasible
Developer Disclosure Developers must publish statements describing high-risk systems and discrimination risk management, and supply deployers documentation for impact assessments
Effective: 2026-06-30 Penalties: Enforcement by Colorado Attorney General. Violations treated as deceptive trade practices under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.

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Related Questions

  • Can I use AI for hiring in Illinois? Yes, but Illinois HB-3773 requires explicit candidate consent, disclosure of AI use, and annual reporting of AI-driven employment decisions.
  • How do Illinois and Colorado AI hiring laws compare? Illinois HB-3773 focuses on consent and disclosure for AI video interviews, while Colorado SB 24-205 takes a broader risk-based approach requiring impact assessments for all high-risk AI systems including hiring tools.