Colorado SB 26-189 — Automated Decision-Making Technology (repeal-and-reenact of the Colorado AI Act)
Repeals and reenacts Colorado's SB 24-205 framework, replacing risk-tier 'high-risk AI' duties (impact assessments, algorithmic-discrimination duty of care) with transparency-centered rules for automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions: developer technical documentation to deployers, consumer notice, plain-language adverse-decision explanations and human-review rights, AG-only enforcement with a 60-day cure period (sunsetting after three years). Passed after a federal court suspended enforcement of SB 24-205 in xAI's lawsuit joined by DOJ.
Signed May 14, 2026; act effective Aug 12, 2026; substantive obligations and AG rules due Jan 1, 2027.as of 2026-05-14primary source ↗
“Finally, it would contributing to a growing state-by-state patchwork of AI laws that would stall innovation while the Trump administration is still working on fleshing out an America First approach to federal AI policy.”
Document is testimony in opposition to TX HB 149 as introduced; stance coded relative to the ask (narrowing comprehensive state AI acts), which the testimony supports. Source's 'it would contributing' typo preserved.
“We appreciate the Legislature’s willingness to provide more time to work on the legislation passed last year that would have placed an immense burden on all businesses in Colorado. We welcome the opportunity to continue discussions with policymakers and stakeholders to find workable solutions for the businesses while also providing robust consumer protections.”
Supports special-session delay bill SB25B-004, not the underlying SB 24-205.