Colorado: children's privacy and online safety laws
4 laws tracked for Colorado: Colorado Privacy Act (Minors Amendments), Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136), Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051), Colorado AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263). Status, effective dates, age ranges and requirements.
| 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) |
| Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) | Colorado | App Store Accountability | pending | July 1, 2028 (existing accounts by January 1, 2029) |
| Colorado AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) | Colorado | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 |
Frequently asked
Which children's privacy laws apply in Colorado?
Colorado Privacy Act (Minors Amendments) (active, effective October 1, 2025); Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) (blocked, effective N/A (enjoined)); Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) (pending, effective July 1, 2028 (existing accounts by January 1, 2029)); Colorado AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) (pending, effective January 1, 2027)
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: Colorado Privacy Act policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: State Privacy Law Checklist (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)