Age Attestation Requirements for Computing Devices
Summary
Colorado Governor signed SB051 into law on April 6, 2026, establishing age attestation requirements for computing device users in the state. The bill requires manufacturers and retailers to implement age verification mechanisms for computing device sales or access. The legislation passed the Senate 28-7 after adopting amendment L.001 and is assigned to the Business Affairs and Labor committee.
What changed
Colorado enacted SB051, establishing age attestation requirements for computing devices. The bill mandates that manufacturers and retailers of computing devices implement age verification systems for users. The legislation was signed into law on April 6, 2026, following Senate passage on third reading (28-7) after committee amendment L.001 was adopted on February 24, 2026.
Manufacturers and retailers of computing devices operating in Colorado must implement age attestation mechanisms by the compliance deadline. Entities should review current sales and device access practices to ensure compliance with the new requirements. The bill's penalty provisions will apply to violations of the age attestation requirements.
What to do next
- Review current computing device sales and access practices for age verification compliance
- Implement age attestation mechanisms if not already in place
- Update consumer-facing materials to reflect new requirements
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / SB051 Signed by Governor SB051 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
Age Attestation on Computing Devices
Concerning age attestation for users of computing devices.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Committee Business Affairs and Labor
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-051
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Sponsors
Matt Ball (Sen - D) Larry Liston (Sen - R) Amy Paschal (Rep - D) Naquetta Ricks (Rep - D) Nick Hinrichsen (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor 2026-03-03 S Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-02 S Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee 2026-02-27 S Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/02/2026 - No Amendments 2026-02-24 S Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole 2026-01-27 S Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
Votes
2026-02-24 Senate Business, Labor, & Technology: Refer Senate Bill 26-051, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Yea: 5 Nay: 0 2026-02-24 Senate Business, Labor, & Technology: Adopt amendment L.001 Yea: 5 Nay: 0 2026-03-03 Senate: Third Reading Bill Yea: 28 Nay: 7
Committee Referrals
2026-01-27 S Business, Labor, & Technology 2026-04-06 H Business Affairs and Labor
Amendments
2026-02-24 Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Amendment L.001 Adopted
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Engrossed
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