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AI Summary
MD HB1261: Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence Toys (Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act) mandates child safety standards and data privacy measures for AI toys.
Business Impact
If you manufacture AI toys in Maryland, you must comply with new safety and data privacy requirements or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence Toys (Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act) — Track this MD bill and its implications at AI Laws by State.
Key Provisions
- Child safety requirements are mandated for AI toys, though specific standards like ASTM F963 are not verified.
- Data privacy measures prohibit the use of children's personal data for marketing purposes, without confirmed exceptions for internal research.
- Labeling requirements are mentioned, but specific details regarding AI capabilities and data collection practices are not confirmed.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 45)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Amprey | Primary |
| Atterbeary | Primary |
| Bagnall | Primary |
| Boafo | Primary |
| Coley | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure all AI toys have the required labeling.
Who: Manufacturers of AI toys
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Manufacturers of AI toys
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Implement data privacy measures to prevent the use of children's data for marketing.
Who: Manufacturers of AI toys
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Manufacturers of AI toys
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
The analysis confirms child safety requirements for AI toys, though specific compliance with standards like ASTM F963 is not verified. It details data privacy measures, such as prohibiting the use of children's personal data for marketing. The bill mentions labeling requirements, but specific details regarding AI capabilities and data collection practices are not confirmed.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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