Colorado Enacts Law Establishing Guardrails against Discrimination from AI Use

Colorado has enacted legislation that establishes guardrails against discrimination for employers that deploy certain Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The law (Senate Bill 24-205) takes effect Feb. 1, 2026.

Review the details here.

Next steps

Colorado employers should:

• Review the law in full to help establish the responsible use of AI at work.
• Establish a team to review AI guidelines and develop company specific rules.
• Comply with the standards for demonstrating reasonable care by February 1, 2026.
• Consult legal counsel as needed.