Maryland HB 0952 (Consumer Protection, Companion Chatbots, Regulation 2026)

Defines "companion chatbot" as an AI system providing human-like responses and capable of sustaining user relationships, with certain exclusions such as bots for customer service or video games. Requires operators to establish and maintain protocols to prevent chatbots from presenting self-harm or suicidal content to users, including notifying users of crisis services. Obliges operators to prevent chatbots from presenting sexually explicit content to minors and to publish these protocols on...

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01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

2026 Chatbot Legislation — Maryland HB 952 [URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0952?ys=2026rs]

2026 chatbot legislation — Passed Chamber

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05 SEP 2024 · Law / Act

Maryland Senate Bill 1068

Requires the Maryland Department of Information Technology to evaluate AI's potential in developing a statewide virtual 3–1–1 portal for nonemergency government information and services, and if feasible, prioritize its creation by July 1, 2024.

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16 MAY 2024 · Law / Act

Maryland Senate Bill 360

Allocates $500,000 to Morgan State University's Center for Equitable AI and Machine Learning Systems, with funds restricted from transfer to other purposes and reverting to the General Fund if unspent.

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25 APR 2024 · Law / Act

Maryland House Bill 1390

Requires the Interagency Commission on School Construction to report on the eligibility for school construction funding for AI weapon detection systems by December 15, 2024.

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05 AUG 2023 · Law / Act

Maryland House Bill 622

Establishes a grant program for small and medium-sized manufacturers to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI. Allocates grants competitively, requiring matching funds. Creates a special fund for grants. Mandates annual budget appropriations to support the program until 2028.

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07 JAN 2021 · Law / Act

Maryland 2020 HB49

Requires jurisdictions using pretrial risk scoring instruments for release eligibility to conduct independent validation studies every 3-5 years. Establishes a grant fund for eligible counties to set up or improve pretrial services and conduct these validations.

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