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Colorado AI Act Obligation Checker

A 5-question decision tree that determines whether you are a developer, deployer, both, or neither under the Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205). Shows applicable obligations with C.R.S. statutory citations and checks safe-harbor supporting evidence questions.

2 minutes 5 questions Browser-only
  • Determines your role under the Act: developer, deployer, both, or not subject.
  • Lists specific obligations per role with C.R.S. section references.
  • Checks safe-harbor supporting evidence questions via NIST AI RMF or ISO 42001 compliance.
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Colorado AI Act compliance decision tree visualization
5-question decision tree for Colorado AI Act developer and deployer obligations with C.R.S. citations.
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Informational only. Not legal advice. Does not determine compliance, legal applicability, or affirmative defense under any law.

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June 30, 2026

Applicable obligations

days until Colorado AI Act obligations take effect (June 30, 2026)

The safe harbor requires documented compliance

The Colorado AI Act affirmative defense (C.R.S. 6-1-1706) requires demonstrating documented compliance with NIST AI RMF or ISO 42001. The AI Controls Toolkit (ACT) provides the unified controls matrix mapping both frameworks to every Colorado obligation with C.R.S. section-level precision.

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This tool is provided for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Organizations should consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific compliance guidance. Colorado AI Act references are based on SB 24-205 as amended by SB 25B-004 (effective date: June 30, 2026). C.R.S. section references are for transparency; consult the full statutory text for authoritative interpretation.

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What this result should change

The purpose of this checker is to classify your Colorado AI Act exposure quickly, highlight the most important statutory obligations, and surface governance gaps and recommend an appropriate implementation path.

What this tool determines

Whether your organization is a developer, deployer, both, or neither under the Colorado AI Act. It maps your role to specific statutory obligations and checks whether documented framework compliance supports the affirmative defense.

What a safe harbor result does not mean

It does not mean you are fully compliant. It means you have documented framework coverage that supports the affirmative defense. Ongoing evidence, impact assessments, and consumer-rights procedures are still required.

Why AI Controls Starter is the bridge

The checker tells you what obligations exist. AI Controls Starter provides the unified controls matrix that maps every Colorado obligation to ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF controls with evidence requirements. That is the documentation pathway the safe harbor requires.

Where to go next

When the assessment reveals documentation and evidence gaps requiring policy, procedure, and implementation ownership, AI Controls Professional provides the full implementation evidence pack.

AI Controls Starter

See the unified controls matrix, gap analysis checklist, and risk register that maps Colorado obligations to ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF.

Colorado AI Act Compliance Guide

Read the implementation guide covering developer obligations, deployer obligations, safe harbor, and enforcement timeline.

AI Governance Readiness Assessment

Take the 50-question assessment covering 12 control domains across ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and Colorado AI Act.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does this tool check?

It determines whether your organization is classified as a developer, deployer, both, or neither under the Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205). It then shows the specific statutory obligations that apply, checks safe-harbor supporting evidence questions, and assesses consumer rights readiness.

What is a consequential decision under the Colorado AI Act?

A consequential decision has a material legal or similarly significant effect on a consumer in areas such as employment, financial services, insurance, housing, healthcare, education, legal services, or government services. The definition is in C.R.S. 6-1-1701.

What is the Colorado AI Act evidence alignment?

The Act provides an affirmative defense (C.R.S. 6-1-1706) for developers and deployers who maintain documented compliance with a recognized AI governance framework such as NIST AI RMF or ISO 42001. It does not create immunity, but it may strengthen the legal defense against algorithmic discrimination claims.

When does the Colorado AI Act take effect?

The Colorado AI Act takes effect on June 30, 2026. The Attorney General enforces the Act through the existing Colorado Consumer Protection Act framework.

Does this tool provide legal advice?

No. This is an informational triage tool. It references C.R.S. statutory sections for transparency but does not constitute legal advice, a compliance determination, or a safe harbor certification. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific guidance.

Does this tool store anything I enter?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your selections are not stored, synced, exported, or transmitted. When you close or refresh the page, all data is gone.

Next artifact for Colorado deployer evidence

Use this after the checker if the system may require impact, consumer-rights, annual review, or deployer evidence tracking. It is an evidence starter, not legal advice.

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