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AI Summary
HB184 prohibits using personal identifying information and AI/deepfake technology for purposes causing physical injury, serious emotional distress, or economic damages, with specific penalties for violations.
Business Impact
If you use AI for marketing or content creation, you must ensure compliance with identity fraud regulations by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Maryland's HB184 addresses identity fraud by banning the use of personal identifying information and AI/deepfake technology for purposes causing harm, with distinct penalties based on the number of victims.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the use of personal identifying information for purposes causing physical injury, serious emotional distress, or economic damages.
- Bans the use of AI and deepfake representations for purposes causing harm.
- Establishes penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000 for one victim, and up to 10 years and a fine of up to $15,000 for multiple victims.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Acevero | Primary |
| Ivey | Primary |
| Luedtke | Primary |
| Morales | Primary |
| Pasteur | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
On Third Reading ·
Feb 13, 2025
101 Yea
36 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Cease any use of personal identifying information for harmful purposes
Who: Individuals and organizations handling personal data
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Up to 10 years imprisonment and fines
Who: Individuals and organizations handling personal data
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Up to 10 years imprisonment and fines
Avoid using AI or deepfake technology in ways that could cause harm
Who: Technology firms and content creators
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Up to 10 years imprisonment and fines
Who: Technology firms and content creators
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Up to 10 years imprisonment and fines
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB184, introduced in Maryland, seeks to prevent the misuse of personal identifying information and the application of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology for purposes that result in physical injury, serious emotional distress, or economic damages. The bill establishes penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000 for offenses involving one victim, and up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $15,000 for offenses involving two or more victims.
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