Colorado Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) signed 1 July
Colorado's AG official rulemaking page states HB 26-1263, the Chatbot Safety Act, was signed into law 1 July 2026 and takes effect 1 Jan 2027, requiring conversational-AI operators to estimate user age, disclose AI interaction, protect mino
On 2026-07-14, the verified AI news record added a significant governance & standards development: Colorado's AG official rulemaking page states HB 26-1263, the Chatbot Safety Act, was signed into law 1 July 2026 and takes effect 1 Jan 2027, requiring conversational-AI operators to estimate user age, disclose AI interaction, protect minors from sexually explicit content and simulated emotional dependence, maintain suicide/self-harm response protocols, and file annual AG reports.
Context
Colorado's AG official rulemaking page states HB 26-1263, the Chatbot Safety Act, was signed into law 1 July 2026 and takes effect 1 Jan 2027, requiring conversational-AI operators to estimate user age, disclose AI interaction, protect minors from sexually explicit content and simulated emotional dependence, maintain suicide/self-harm response protocols, and file annual AG reports. Missed by wide05. Note conflict: Vorp Labs' Colorado tracker lists a 29 May signing; the AG's own page says 1 July — the AG page governs. AG pre-rulemaking comment window for ADMT + Chatbot Safety Acts ran 15 June–13 July 2026 (in-window milestone).
What changed
Colorado's AG official rulemaking page states HB 26-1263, the Chatbot Safety Act, was signed into law 1 July 2026 and takes effect 1 Jan 2027, requiring conversational-AI operators to estimate user age, disclose AI interaction, protect minors from sexually explicit content and simulated emotional dependence, maintain suicide/self-harm response protocols, and file annual AG reports. According to [Colorado Attorney General [PRIMARY]](https://coag.gov/ai/), the supporting record states: “House Bill 26-1263 was signed into law on July 1, 2026 and goes effect January 1, 2027.”.
Why it matters
Missed by wide05. Note conflict: Vorp Labs' Colorado tracker lists a 29 May signing; the AG's own page says 1 July — the AG page governs. AG pre-rulemaking comment window for ADMT + Chatbot Safety Acts ran 15 June–13 July 2026 (in-window milestone). The governance angle matters because compliance status, deadlines, and official guidance now shape product design, disclosure, and market access.
Details
The research file records the item under “Colorado Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) signed 1 July” with source timing of Page live as of 2026-07-14. The captured research confidence note is: High (signing date per AG page) | Status: Confirmed news (enacted). Missed by wide05. Note conflict: Vorp Labs' Colorado tracker lists a 29 May signing; the AG's own page says 1 July — the AG page governs. AG pre-rulemaking comment window for ADMT + Chatbot Safety Acts ran 15 June–13 July 2026 (in-window milestone).
Limitations and caveats
The research file did not identify a blocking caveat, but vendor-supplied claims should still be read as company statements unless independently confirmed.
Sources
Update note: Last reviewed 2026-07-22. Next checkpoint: monitor official channels and the linked source record.
Sources
- Colorado Attorney General [PRIMARY] — official
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