Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051)
Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) in Colorado: pending, effective July 1, 2028 (existing accounts by January 1, 2029). Applies to Operating system providers (e.g., Apple, Google, Microsoft) and app developers. Age range: Under 18 (age brackets). OS must request age or birth da
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Category | App Store Accountability |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | July 1, 2028 (existing accounts by January 1, 2029) |
| Age range | Under 18 (age brackets) |
| Applies to | Operating system providers (e.g., Apple, Google, Microsoft) and app developers |
Key requirements
- OS must request age or birth date when a device account is created
- OS shares only a broad age-bracket signal with apps, not exact birth date or ID
- Apps use the signal to comply with Colorado Privacy Act minor protections
- Safe harbor for OS/app store providers acting in good faith when signals prove wrong
- AG enforcement
Notes
Signed by Governor Polis June 3, 2026. Moves age checks from individual websites to the device operating system, following California AB 1043.
Frequently asked
What does Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) require?
OS must request age or birth date when a device account is created OS shares only a broad age-bracket signal with apps, not exact birth date or ID Apps use the signal to comply with Colorado Privacy Act minor protections Safe harbor for OS/app store providers acting in good faith when signals prove wrong AG enforcement
Who must comply with Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) in Colorado?
Operating system providers (e.g., Apple, Google, Microsoft) and app developers
When does Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) take effect and what is its status?
Effective July 1, 2028 (existing accounts by January 1, 2029). Current status: pending. Signed by Governor Polis June 3, 2026. Moves age checks from individual websites to the device operating system, following California AB 1043.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Privacy Act (Minors Amendments) | Colorado | Consumer Privacy | active | October 1, 2025 |
| Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) | Colorado | Social Media | blocked | N/A (enjoined) |
| Alabama App Store Accountability Act (HB 161) | Alabama | App Store Accountability | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| California Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) | California | App Store Accountability | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570) | Louisiana | App Store Accountability | pending | July 1, 2027 (delayed from July 1, 2026) |
| Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) | Texas | App Store Accountability | challenged | January 1, 2026 (in effect pending appeal) |
| Utah App Store Accountability Act (SB 142, amended by HB 498) | Utah | App Store Accountability | pending | May 6, 2027 (delayed from May 6, 2026) |
| Colorado AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) | Colorado | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: Colorado AI Act policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
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