Colorado Amended SB051 (Age Verification Bill) to Exclude Open Source Projects

Colorado amended SB051 to exempt software from free public code repositories and apps that do not process personal data.

The change has sparked debate over vague definitions and whether app stores will be the main enforcers of age-verification rules.

Critics warn the language could create loopholes, while supporters see it as protection for open source and privacy-friendly software.

The bill could influence how age-gating and privacy laws are applied to software, minors, and online distribution platforms.