Legislature

Colorado has the Nation’s First AI Regulation Law, But it’s not Set in Stone...

The new law regulates high-risk AI systems, and the Colorado Legislature will work to refine it before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Child Labor Laws Strengthened in Colorado as Violations Rise Across the Country

A new Colorado law increases fines for child labor violations, adds anti-retaliation measures to the statute and eliminates a punitive provision for parents and guardians.

Colorado Establishes First General Legal Aid Fund in State History

The Equal Justice Authority will distribute around $2 million annually to legal aid organizations across the state.
A phone, taken apart, lies on a black table with repair tools around it.

Colorado Becomes State with Broadest Repair Rights in the Country

For the third time in three years, the Colorado Legislature expanded Coloradans’ right to repair their devices and technology.

Legislature Passes New Protections for Consumers, New Regulations for Businesses

Towing carriers will now face stricter regulations, the threshold to qualify as a small business is lowered and more.

Research into Colorado’s Indian boarding school history to continue under new law

Colorado will continue its research into the history and legacy of boarding schools in the state where Native American children were forcibly sent in order to sever ties with their culture and assimilate to the government’s standard.

Colorado’s New Property Tax, Protections for Tenants Become Law

The legislature finished the session with a compromise on property tax and tenants gained a suite of new protections.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, House Speaker Julie McCluskie and Senate President Steve Fenberg

Legislative leaders praise bipartisanship, consensus building after Colorado legislative session

Colorado legislative leaders characterized the recently ended session as a “breakthrough” four months that laid crucial policy groundwork for transformation of the state’s housing, transportation and environmental situations.

Measure Changing Tort Damage Limits Awaits Governor’s Signature

House Bill 24-1472 passed two days after it was introduced and changes the damage limits for certain tort actions in Colorado.

Three Bills in Colorado Look to Put Some Guardrails on Artificial Intelligence

Three bills aim to put some regulations on artificial intelligence in place, but two face an uncertain future as the legislature nears its end date.