Colorado HB26-1210 has passed, aiming to limit the use of intimate personal data that impacts a person's financial position [1]. The bill defines 'surveillance data' as information obtained through observation, inference, or surveillance related to personal characteristics, online behaviors, or biometrics [2]. It prohibits discrimination against consumers or workers through automated decision systems utilizing such data for individualized price or wage setting [1]. Entities using price or wage setting algorithms (PWSAs) are mandated to establish procedures for data accuracy, worker information requests, and data correction or challenge [3].

Who does HB26-1210 affect?

Companies operating in Colorado that utilize automated decision systems, including those incorporating AI, for individualized price setting for consumers or wage setting for workers are within scope. This includes organizations involved in dynamic pricing, credit scoring, and human resources functions. The definition of 'worker' specifically excludes federal, state, and public entity employees. Violations are categorized as deceptive trade practices under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.

What is the current status of HB26-1210?

As of the last published update, HB26-1210 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted".

Where can I find the primary source for HB26-1210?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1210. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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HB26-1210 — CO, US

HB26-1210 is an AI governance legislation from CO, currently enacted. Colorado HB26-1210 prohibits the use of automated decision systems leveraging surveillance data for individualized price or wage setting [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-02-13.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: enacted
Bill status: enacted
Authority / governing body: Colorado General Assembly
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
deployer	Prohibit discrimination against consumers or workers through the use of automated decision systems employing price or wage setting algorithms (PWSA) based on surveillance data.	Upon enactment	—
deployer	Ensure that individualized price setting, when using a PWSA, is not based on surveillance data that leads to discrimination.	Upon enactment	—
deployer	Ensure that individualized wage setting, when using a PWSA, is not based on surveillance data that leads to discrimination.	Upon enactment	—
deployer	Develop and publish reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of data considered by the PWSA.	Upon enactment	—
deployer	Develop and publish reasonable procedures to allow workers to request and receive information about what data is collected by the PWSA when setting particular wages.	Upon enactment	—
deployer	Develop and publish reasonable procedures to allow a worker to correct or challenge the accuracy of data used by the PWSA for wage setting.	Upon enactment	—

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Enforcement risk score

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Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.

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Role-based compliance checklist

compliance_officer Review existing AI/algorithmic systems used for price or wage setting to identify any use of 'surveillance data'. (Upon enactment)
legal Assess whether current pricing or wage setting practices could be considered discriminatory under the bill's definitions. (Upon enactment)
engineering Implement technical controls to prevent 'surveillance data' from being a substantial factor in individualized price or wage setting. (Upon enactment)
compliance_officer Develop and publish internal and external procedures for ensuring the accuracy of data used in PWSAs. (Upon enactment)
hr_director Establish a process for workers to request information about the data collected by PWSAs affecting their wages. (Upon enactment)
hr_director Create a mechanism for workers to correct or challenge the accuracy of data used by PWSAs for wage setting. (Upon enactment)
general_counsel Prepare for potential civil actions by the Attorney General, District Attorneys, or aggrieved persons for violations. (Upon enactment)

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: hr_tech, customer_service_ai, financial_decisions, marketing_personalization

Vendors providing AI-powered pricing, HR, or marketing personalization tools to Colorado businesses must ensure their systems comply with the bill's prohibitions against discrimination and its transparency/accuracy requirements for worker data. Businesses should scrutinize vendor offerings for explicit compliance with these new rules.

Sample vendor questions

Does your AI/algorithmic system for pricing or wage setting incorporate 'surveillance data' as defined by Colorado HB26-1210?
How does your system ensure that its output is not a substantial factor in discriminatory individualized price or wage setting based on surveillance data?
What procedures do you have in place to ensure the accuracy of data used by the PWSA?
Can your system provide workers with access to the specific data points collected and used for their wage setting?
Do you offer mechanisms for workers to correct or challenge the accuracy of their data used by your PWSA?
What compliance guarantees do you offer regarding this specific Colorado law?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation enacted 2/13/2026

Colorado Bill Prohibits AI-Driven Surveillance Data Use for Price & Wage Setting

Colorado HB26-1210 prohibits the use of automated decision systems leveraging surveillance data for individualized price or wage setting [1].

This establishes new deployer obligations for AI systems impacting financial positions, broadening the scope of state-level AI regulation.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately

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Frequently asked questions

What is HB26-1210?: Colorado HB26-1210 has passed, aiming to limit the use of intimate personal data that impacts a person's financial position [1]. The bill defines 'surveillance data' as information obtained through observation, inference, or surveillance related to personal characteristics, online behaviors, or biometrics [2]. It prohibits discrimination against consumers or workers through automated decision systems utilizing such data for individualized price or wage setting [1]. Entities using price or wage setting algorithms (PWSAs) are mandated to establish procedures for data accuracy, worker information requests, and data correction or challenge [3]. Primary source →
Why does HB26-1210 matter?: This establishes new deployer obligations for AI systems impacting financial positions, broadening the scope of state-level AI regulation. Primary source →
Who does HB26-1210 affect?: Companies operating in Colorado that utilize automated decision systems, including those incorporating AI, for individualized price setting for consumers or wage setting for workers are within scope. This includes organizations involved in dynamic pricing, credit scoring, and human resources functions. The definition of 'worker' specifically excludes federal, state, and public entity employees. Violations are categorized as deceptive trade practices under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HB26-1210?: No fixed deadline — effective immediately Primary source →
What is the current status of HB26-1210?: As of the last published update, HB26-1210 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HB26-1210?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1210. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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Colorado Bill Prohibits AI-Driven Surveillance Data Use for Price & Wage Setting

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