The Colorado AI Act Delay Bill (SB 25B-004) had one major function: it moved the compliance date for the Colorado AI Act’s requirements under SB 24-205 from February 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Short as it is, the bill mattered because of what it signaled about the state’s flagship AI law.
Why the Colorado AI Act Delay Bill Passed
Lawmakers convened an August 2025 special legislative session to amend the Colorado AI Act but could not agree on substantive changes. Rather than let the original compliance date arrive amid that stalemate, the legislature passed this narrow delay, giving businesses and the legislature itself more time before the law kicked in.
What Happened Next
The extra time ultimately led to a full rewrite of the law in SB 26-189. For companies tracking Colorado compliance, the delay bill is best read as a transition marker between the original 2024 act and the rewritten framework that replaced its approach.
Source: Colorado General Assembly: SB 25B-004
Report a violation: If you believe a business is violating this law, you can file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General Consumer Protection Section.
