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HB 26 1210 — CO, US
HB 26 1210 is an AI governance testimony from CO, currently introduced. CDT testified in support of Colorado HB 26 1210, highlighting AI-driven pricing and wage setting as areas of concern [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-21.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Center for Democracy & Technology
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- testimony
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — monitors should track Colorado HB 26 1210's legislative progress.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Refrain from using AI for surveillance-based bespoke pricing that exploits individual perceived vulnerabilities (as proposed by HB 26 1210). | — | — |
| deployer | Ensure transparent pricing mechanisms for all AI-driven personalized offers (as proposed by HB 26 1210). | — | — |
| deployer | Avoid using AI to tailor wages based on an individual’s perceived vulnerability (as proposed by HB 26 1210). | — | — |
| provider | Design AI systems for pricing and wage-setting to prevent the exploitation of individual vulnerabilities and promote transparency (as proposed by HB 26 1210). | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of Colorado HB 26 1210 regarding AI in pricing and wages.
- general_counsel Assess potential impacts of HB 26 1210 on current AI-driven personalized pricing or wage-setting strategies.
- risk_manager Identify and evaluate existing AI systems for any use of personal data that could be perceived as exploiting individual vulnerabilities in pricing or wage determination.
- hr_director Review AI tools used for wage determination to ensure they do not tailor wages based on perceived vulnerabilities.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- hr_tech, financial_decisions, marketing_personalization, customer_service_ai
Vendors providing AI solutions for personalized pricing, wage determination, or customer-specific offers will face increased scrutiny under proposed legislation. They must ensure their systems promote transparency, avoid exploiting individual vulnerabilities, and comply with evolving ethical and legal standards.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your AI system personalize pricing or wages?
- What specific data inputs are used for personalization, and how is individual vulnerability assessed or mitigated within your system?
- What measures are in place to ensure transparency and prevent exploitation of perceived vulnerabilities in pricing or wage-setting?
- How does your AI system comply with ethical guidelines and proposed legislation on fair pricing and non-discriminatory wage practices?
Intelligence briefs (1)
CDT Testifies on Colorado HB 26 1210, Urging Passage to Address AI Pricing Risks
CDT testified in support of Colorado HB 26 1210, highlighting AI-driven pricing and wage setting as areas of concern [1].
This signals a potential legislative focus on AI's role in pricing transparency and worker protection within a U.S. state.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — monitors should track Colorado HB 26 1210's legislative progress.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB 26 1210?
- The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) provided testimony before Colorado's Business Labor and Technology Committee, advocating for the passage of HB 26 1210. Travis Hall of CDT warned that surveillance or bespoke pricing practices, particularly those leveraging AI, use personal data to customize prices and wages based on individual vulnerability [1]. This practice is observed to undermine transparent pricing, exploit information imbalances, and pose risks to consumers and workers [1]. Primary source →
- Why does HB 26 1210 matter?
- This signals a potential legislative focus on AI's role in pricing transparency and worker protection within a U.S. state. Primary source →
- Who does HB 26 1210 affect?
- This development bears on organizations that deploy AI systems for dynamic pricing, wage setting, or personalized product/service offers, particularly those operating in or interacting with Colorado consumers and workers. Deployers can begin by examining their data collection practices and algorithms that inform pricing or compensation, especially where personal data is used to differentiate terms based on individual attributes. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB 26 1210?
- No fixed deadline — monitors should track Colorado HB 26 1210's legislative progress. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB 26 1210?
- As of the last published update, HB 26 1210 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB 26 1210?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://cdt.org/insights/cdts-travis-hall-testifies-before-colorados-business-labor-and-technology-committee/. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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