AI disclosure laws in Colorado
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Colorado need to know. Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Not yet, but it's coming. Colorado has enacted Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205, rewritten by SB 26-189), which takes effect 2027-01-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
C.R.S. § 6-1-1701 et seq. as amended by SB 26-189 (signed May 14, 2026) · effective 2027-01-01
Who it covers
Businesses whose AI makes or substantially influences consequential decisions about Colorado residents.
What to disclose
Pre-decision notice that ADMT is used, post-adverse-decision explanation, and how to correct data or request human review.
When: Before the decision and after any adverse outcome.
Applies to
Penalties
Colorado Consumer Protection Act penalties (up to $20,000 per violation); 60-day cure period through 2029.
Federal rules that also apply in Colorado
- FTC Act Section 5: deceptive AI practices: The Federal Trade Commission treats leading consumers to believe they are dealing with a human, when that fact would matter to their decision, as a deceptive practice.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated or AI-modified voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
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Questions businesses ask
Does Colorado require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Not yet, but it's coming. Colorado has enacted Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205, rewritten by SB 26-189), which takes effect 2027-01-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
When does Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205, rewritten by SB 26-189) take effect?
Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205, rewritten by SB 26-189) (C.R.S. § 6-1-1701 et seq. as amended by SB 26-189 (signed May 14, 2026)) takes effect 2027-01-01. Pre-decision notice that ADMT is used, post-adverse-decision explanation, and how to correct data or request human review.
What happens if a business in Colorado doesn't disclose AI?
Under Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205, rewritten by SB 26-189): Colorado Consumer Protection Act penalties (up to $20,000 per violation); 60-day cure period through 2029. Enforced by Colorado Attorney General only..
How can a business in Colorado show visitors it uses AI?
Show a clear notice that visitors are talking to AI before or when a chat starts, repeat it on the schedule the law sets, and keep a record that it appeared. BotNotice does this with one line of code on most website builders.
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