On February 1, 2026, the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act, SB 24-205, went into effect, requiring businesses in Colorado using “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” (“HRAIS”) to make “consequential decisions” to protect Colorado residents from “algorithmic discrimination.”

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified employee’s or job applicant’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an “undue hardship.” The law applies to private employers with fifteen or more employees, as well as federal agencies, employment agencies and labor organizations.

Powerful legislative changes are likely to be coming to a longstanding labor law in Colorado, which could change the process for organizing and empowering labor unions in our state. SB25-005, Colorado Labor Peace Act Updates, passed through the Colorado Senate on February 18, 2025.