High urgency

CO SB26-189: Automated Decision-Making Technology

Detected August 7, 2026 · in Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC)

Colorado SB26-189 introduces new requirements for automated decision-making technology, including AI bias audits and transparency measures, affecting health systems, medical device companies, and health tech startups.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) space on August 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams operating in Colorado. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text; check the bill for effective dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) 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 obligations for entities using automated decision-making technology, including conducting bias audits and ensuring transparency.

Who it affects

Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams operating in Colorado.

What you must do

Review current AI/ML systems for compliance with new audit and transparency requirements; begin planning for bias audits.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text; check the bill for effective dates.

Source: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills

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