Colorado House Bill 1139
Session 2026A
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 2, 2026
Sponsors
4 Sponsors
J. Joseph
S. Lieder
L. Cutter
L. Daugherty
First Action
Feb 4, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1139
State
Colorado
Session
2026A
J. Joseph
grade
Sponsor
L. Cutter
grade
Sponsor
L. Daugherty
grade
Sponsor
S. Lieder
grade
Sponsor
B. Titone
Cosponsor
C. Kipp
Cosponsor
I. Jodeh
Cosponsor
J. Amabile
Cosponsor
J. Coleman
Cosponsor
J. Gonzales
Cosponsor
J. Marchman
Cosponsor
K. Mullica
Cosponsor
K. Nguyen
Cosponsor
M. Duran
Cosponsor
M. Froelich
Cosponsor
M. Lindsay
Cosponsor
N. Hinrichsen
Cosponsor
T. Story
Cosponsor
Motion Text
BILL
House Roll Call Votes
Amabile
Yes
Baisley
No
Ball
Yes
Benavidez
Yes
Bridges
Yes
Bright
Yes
Carson
Yes
Catlin
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Cutter
Yes
Danielson
Yes
Daugherty
Yes
Exum
Yes
Frizell
Yes
Gonzales J.
Yes
Hinrichsen
Yes
Jodeh
Yes
Kipp
Yes
Kirkmeyer
Yes
Kolker
Yes
Lindstedt
Yes
Liston
Yes
Marchman
Yes
Mullica
Yes
Pelton B.
Yes
Pelton R.
Yes
President
Yes
Rich
No
Roberts
Yes
Rodriguez
Yes
Simpson
Yes
Snyder
Yes
Sullivan
Yes
Wallace
Yes
Weissman
Yes
Zamora Wilson
No
Summary
On and after January 1, 2027, when determining coverage for health-care services, the act requires entities that use an artificial intelligence system (AI system) for the purpose of conducting utilization review of health-care services, including health insurance companies (carriers), pharmacy benefit managers, private utilization review organizations, behavioral health administrative services organizations, and managed care entities (entities), ensure that the AI system complies with certain requirements specified in the act. Specifically, an entity shall ensure that the AI system:Makes determinations based on medical or clinical history, the patient's individual clinical circumstances, and other relevant clinical factors specified in the act, with denial of coverage reviewed by a licensed clinician or physician or other competent regulated professional who is competent to evaluate the specific clinical issues and review the health benefit plan's terms of coverage (competent regulated professional);Does not base its determination solely on group data without reference to the individual's data;Is not used in any way that discriminates against individuals in violation of other state or federal laws and is fairly and equitably applied, including in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the federal department of health and human services; andIs periodically reviewed to ensure the AI systems outcomes are accurate and reliable and that an individual's health data is not used beyond its intended or stated purpose. Entities that use AI systems shall disclose to the division of insurance, the department of human services, or the department of health care policy and financing, as applicable, the utilization review functions for which the AI system will be used and the points in the utilization review process when it will be used, the process for human oversight of adverse coverage determinations, and the process for maintaining audit information to ensure that the use of the AI system complies with the requirements in the act. The AI system may be used to assist in utilization review, including expedited approvals. A carrier's denial of coverage for a service based in whole or in part on medical necessity shall not be issued solely on the output of an AI system without human review by a licensed clinician or physician or other competent regulated professional. Further, the act prohibits a carrier and a payer of services under the 'Colorado Medical Assistance Act' and the 'Children's Basic Health Plan Act' from paying for psychotherapy services that are provided directly to a client and that are conducted by an AI system.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Committee Report for Business, Labor, & Technology on 05/05/2026
Committee Report for Health & Human Services on 03/04/2026
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06/02/2026
Office of the Governor
Governor Signed
05/28/2026
Office of the Governor
Sent to the Governor
05/28/2026
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
05/28/2026
House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
05/11/2026
Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
05/08/2026
Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
05/05/2026
Senate
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
05/04/2026
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
03/16/2026
House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/13/2026
House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
03/09/2026
House
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
03/04/2026
House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/04/2026
House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Sources
CO Legislature
Record Created
Feb 5, 2026 12:53:00 PM
Record Updated
Jul 8, 2026 6:11:56 PM