CO SB26-051: Age Attestation on Computing Devices
Colorado SB26-051 introduces an age attestation requirement for computing devices, impacting businesses that sell or distribute devices capable of accessing the internet.
Aforeworn detected this change in the US State Data-Privacy Laws space on August 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of computing devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, laptops) sold in Colorado, including multistate retailers and SaaS platforms that provide device management. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided excerpt; check the bill for effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors US State Data-Privacy Laws continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New requirement for age attestation on computing devices, likely to verify user age for data privacy compliance.
Who it affects
Manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of computing devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, laptops) sold in Colorado, including multistate retailers and SaaS platforms that provide device management.
What you must do
Review the bill text to understand the specific attestation mechanism and determine if your devices need to implement age verification or parental consent features.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided excerpt; check the bill for effective date.
Source: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills
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