Navigate NYC, Colorado, and State AI Regulations
Compliance guide for NYC LL144, Colorado AI Act, California CPRA, and emerging state AI laws. Avoid multi-state compliance conflicts.
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NYC Local Law 144 (Hiring Bias)
New York City • July 5, 2023 (Active)
Requires annual bias audits for AI hiring tools, candidate notifications, and public disclosure of audit results.
Colorado AI Act (SB24-205)
Colorado • February 1, 2026
First comprehensive state AI law. Requires risk assessments, impact statements, and disclosures for high-risk AI systems.
California CPRA (AI Provisions)
California • January 1, 2023 (Active)
CPRA includes automated decision-making provisions. Consumers can opt out of AI profiling and request human review.
Illinois BIPA (Biometric AI)
Illinois • 2008 (Active)
Strictest biometric privacy law. Applies to AI facial recognition, voice analysis, and biometric authentication.
Local AI Laws Cluster: In-Depth Guides
NYC LL144 Hiring Bias Laws: Complete Compliance Checklist
Step-by-step guide to NYC Local Law 144 compliance for AI hiring tools. Bias audit requirements, candidate notifications, penalties.
Updated Jan 2026EU AI Act Basics for US Small Businesses
How the EU AI Act affects US companies with EU customers. Transparency requirements, prohibited AI uses, compliance timeline.
Updated Jan 2026HIPAA & AI Tools for Healthcare Clinics
Using AI in healthcare while maintaining HIPAA compliance. BAAs, encryption, PHI protection, FDA requirements.
Updated Jan 2026Colorado AI Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know
First comprehensive state AI law. High-risk AI definitions, impact assessments, consumer rights, compliance deadlines.
Updated Jan 2026California CPRA Automated Decision-Making Guide
CPRA requirements for AI profiling and automated decisions. Opt-out rights, human review, disclosure obligations.
Updated Jan 2026Local AI Laws FAQ
Which local AI laws apply to my business?
Depends on: (1) Where your business operates (physical location), (2) Where your customers are located, (3) What your AI does (hiring, credit, healthcare, etc.). NYC LL144: NYC-based hiring. Colorado AI Act: Colorado consumers + high-risk AI. CPRA: California consumers. Use HAIEC Law Finder for personalized assessment.
Do I need to comply with NYC LL144 if I am not in NYC?
Yes, if you use AI hiring tools for positions based in NYC, even if your company is elsewhere. The law applies to the job location, not company headquarters. Remote positions can be NYC-based if employee works from NYC.
What is a "high-risk AI system" under Colorado AI Act?
AI making consequential decisions about: employment, education, financial services, healthcare, housing, insurance, legal services. Examples: AI resume screening, credit scoring, medical diagnosis, tenant screening. If your AI impacts these areas, it is likely high-risk.
How do I handle conflicting state AI laws?
Comply with the strictest applicable law. Example: If operating in NYC, Colorado, and California, you need NYC bias audits + Colorado impact assessments + California opt-outs. HAIEC multi-state dashboard tracks all requirements and deadlines in one place.
What are the penalties for violating local AI laws?
NYC LL144: $500-$1,500/day per violation (adds up to $500K+/year). Colorado AI Act: $20,000 per violation. California CPRA: $2,500-$7,500 per violation. Plus: lawsuits, reputational damage, loss of business licenses.
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