Deployers must implement a risk management policy and programme
Download: JSON · MarkdownUnder Colorado AI Act, C.R.S. 6-1-1703(2)
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In brief
Deployers must implement a risk management policy and programme is a legal requirement under the Colorado AI Act in Colorado (United States) (C.R.S. 6-1-1703(2)). The record carries 1 evidence example and mappings to 2 frameworks. In practice: Adopt an AI risk policy referencing NIST AI RMF or ISO/IEC 42001 and keep programme records.
- Instrument
- Colorado AI Act
- Jurisdiction
- Colorado (United States)
- Nature
- Legal requirement
- Source reference
- C.R.S. 6-1-1703(2)
- Who it binds
- Deployer / user organisation
- Evidence examples
- 1
- Framework mappings
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework 1.0, ISO/IEC 42001:2023
- Controls that meet it
- 2
- Official source
- Open official text
- Verification
- Pending review · source-linked
What does it require?
Deployers of high-risk AI must implement a risk-management policy and programme governing deployment, specifying principles, processes and personnel used to identify, document and mitigate known or reasonably foreseeable risks of algorithmic discrimination, and reasonable in light of recognised frameworks such as the NIST AI RMF or ISO/IEC 42001.
Practical action
Adopt an AI risk policy referencing NIST AI RMF or ISO/IEC 42001 and keep programme records.
Who does it apply to?
Deployers of high-risk AI systems affecting Colorado consumers.
Which controls meet this duty?
Satisfies: the control, operated properly, does the work the duty asks for. Supports: it contributes but the duty needs more. Each control page lists every other duty it serves, so work done once can be counted once.
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satisfiesProcessAI system owner · once per ai systemAI risk assessment and lifecycle risk register
Serves 12 recorded duties · evidence: AI system risk assessment, Per-system AI risk register, Residual-risk acceptance
Per-system identification, documentation and mitigation of algorithmic discrimination risk.
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satisfiesPolicyExecutive sponsor for AI · annualAI governance policy and accountability structure
Serves 16 recorded duties · evidence: AI policy, Board or executive approval of the AI policy, AI governance forum minutes
The risk-management policy, principles and personnel the statute expects.
Templates that cover this duty
Generated from the records. Free · no account · links emailed to your work address. This duty is cited in each file with its source reference and a link back here.
- AI Risk Register (MIT AI Risk Repository taxonomy)
Register · XLSX · v4
- AI Impact Assessment
Assessment · DOCX and XLSX · v5
- ISO/IEC 42001 Gap Assessment and Statement of Applicability
Assessment · XLSX · v3
- NIST AI RMF ↔ EU AI Act ↔ ISO/IEC 42001 Crosswalk
Crosswalk · XLSX · v3
What evidence would a reviewer expect?
| Evidence | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AI risk management policy and programme | document |
Framework mappings
Original editorial crosswalks. They cite clause numbers only and reproduce no standard text; confidence reflects how direct the mapping is.
See every Colorado (United States) duty mapped this way →
| Framework | Reference | Note | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIST AI RMF 1.0 | Whole framework (named in the statute) | The statute names the AI RMF as a recognised framework. | high |
| ISO/IEC 42001:2023 | Whole management system (named in the statute) | The statute names ISO/IEC 42001 as a recognised framework. | high |
Frequently asked questions
Is this a legal requirement?
Yes. It is a legal requirement under Colorado AI Act (C.R.S. 6-1-1703(2)).
Who must comply with this obligation?
Deployers of high-risk AI systems affecting Colorado consumers.
What evidence shows compliance?
A reviewer would expect: AI risk management policy and programme.
Which frameworks map to this obligation?
It is mapped to NIST AI Risk Management Framework 1.0 Whole framework (named in the statute), ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Whole management system (named in the statute). These are editorial crosswalks with a stated confidence, not official mappings.
Which controls satisfy this obligation?
AI risk assessment and lifecycle risk register; AI governance policy and accountability structure.
What should an organisation do in practice?
Adopt an AI risk policy referencing NIST AI RMF or ISO/IEC 42001 and keep programme records.
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Deployers must implement a risk management policy and programme (Colorado AI Act)” [AIPT-OBL-0084, not yet verified]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-OBL-0084 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-OBL-0084: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: SB24-205 Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence, Colorado General Assembly, https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-205.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_deployersmustimplementar,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Deployers must implement a risk management policy and programme (Colorado AI Act)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/obligations/us-colorado-deployer-risk-management-program}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/obligations/us-colorado-deployer-risk-management-program},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
Change history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Similar obligations in other instruments
- Operators of high-impact AI must establish and operate a risk management plan — AI Basic Act, South Korea
- Deployers must use reasonable care to avoid algorithmic discrimination — Colorado AI Act, Colorado (United States)
- Apply minimum risk-management practices to high-impact AI — OMB M-25-21, United States
- Establish a risk management system for high-risk AI — EU AI Act, European Union
- Developers must use reasonable care to avoid algorithmic discrimination — Colorado AI Act, Colorado (United States)
- Ensure AI systems are safe, secure and robust throughout their lifecycle — UK AI regulation framework, United Kingdom (voluntary)
- Prioritise, respond to and monitor AI risks (Manage) — NIST AI RMF, United States (voluntary)
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