Colorado AI Act Goes Live June 30 — First Comprehensive US 'High-Risk AI' Statute

What happened

The Colorado AI Act (SB24-205) takes effect on June 30, 2026, becoming the first comprehensive US state-level AI statute, modeled on the EU AI Act.

Context and impact

The law defines a category of 'high-risk AI systems' (chiefly employment, credit, education, healthcare, and housing decisions), requires impact assessments, mandates notification of affected individuals, and gives the Attorney General enforcement authority. For tech firms operating in Colorado it means new compliance obligations and sets a precedent for other states. Note: a newer law SB26-189 was signed on May 14 and will replace it effective January 1, 2027.

Details

• Effective date: June 30, 2026
• Covers employment, credit, education, healthcare, housing
• Disclosure + impact assessment duties
• AG enforcement, no private right of action
• Superseded by SB26-189 from January 1, 2027