AI Summary: Colorado AI Act is an enacted AI regulation
in US
focused on algorithmic_discrimination.
Maximum penalty: $500,000 per violation.
Nerq has assessed 41,686 agents against applicable risk classifications.
AI Agent Compliance: Colorado AI Act
Colorado AI Act is a currently enacted regulation focused on algorithmic_discrimination in US. It establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems with penalties up to $500,000 per violation for non-compliance.
Overview
| Status | enacted |
| Effective Date | 2026-06-30 |
| Region | US-CO |
| Country | US |
| Focus Area | algorithmic_discrimination |
| Max Penalty | $500,000 per violation |
| Per Violation | $20,000 per affected consumer |
| Source | Official text |
Risk Model
binary
Risk Classes
- high_risk
- not_high_risk
High-Risk Criteria
- {'consequential_decisions': ['employment', 'education', 'financial_services', 'government_services', 'healthcare', 'housing', 'insurance', 'legal_services'], 'triggers': ['substantial_risk', 'algorithmic_discrimination']}
Requirements
- Complete algorithmic discrimination program
- Impact assessment before deployment
- Consumer notification requirements
- Annual algorithmic discrimination audit
Agent Risk Distribution
41,079
minimal
400
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| livekit/agents-js | 100.0 | minimal | 82.8 |
| dyoshikawa/rulesync | 100.0 | minimal | 81.3 |
| williamzujkowski/strudel-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 80.3 |
| QwenLM/qwen-code | 100.0 | minimal | 80.1 |
| microsoft/azure-devops-mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 79.7 |
| opal | 100.0 | minimal | 79.6 |
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 79.5 |
| laravel/mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 79.4 |
| agentgateway/agentgateway | 100.0 | minimal | 79.2 |
| RooCodeInc/Roo-Code | 100.0 | minimal | 78.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the compliance requirements under Colorado AI Act?
Colorado AI Act requires AI systems to meet specific regulatory standards focused on algorithmic_discrimination. Nerq automatically checks AI agents against these requirements.
How does Colorado AI Act classify AI risk?
Colorado AI Act uses a risk-based classification: binary. Nerq maps each agent to the applicable risk class.
What are the penalties under Colorado AI Act?
Non-compliance with Colorado AI Act can result in penalties up to $500,000 per violation. Use Nerq to identify compliance gaps before enforcement.