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AI Summary
HB883 prohibits AI developers in behavioral health care from making misleading representations, requires specific consumer notices, and mandates adherence to defined protocols.
Business Impact
If you use AI in behavioral health care, you must ensure claims about efficacy, safety, or outcomes are specified by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.
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— 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
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What This Means
The proposed HB883 in Maryland aims to regulate AI developers in behavioral health care. It prohibits misleading representations about AI capabilities, requires specific consumer notices, and mandates adherence to defined protocols.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits AI developers in behavioral health care from making misleading representations about AI capabilities.
- Classifies violations as unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
- Requires AI related to behavioral health care to include a clear disclosure of AI use and adhere to defined protocols when provided to consumers in Maryland.
- Applies to developers making or knowingly causing AI to make prohibited actions.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 29)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Allegany County Delegation | Primary |
| Bhandari | Primary |
| Boafo | Primary |
| Dumais | Primary |
| Feldmark | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
On Third Reading ·
Mar 11, 2026
110 Yea
23 Nay
8 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Update marketing materials to comply with representation prohibitions
Who: AI developers and providers
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Classified as unfair trade practices
Who: AI developers and providers
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Classified as unfair trade practices
Implement notices or protocols in AI products
Who: Companies providing AI services
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Classified as unfair trade practices
Who: Companies providing AI services
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Classified as unfair trade practices
Full Legal Analysis
HB883 establishes prohibitions on developers of artificial intelligence specifically involved in behavioral health care from making misleading representations or statements about the capabilities or outcomes of their AI systems. The bill classifies violations as unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act. The bill requires AI related to behavioral health care sold, leased, given, or otherwise provided to consumers in Maryland to include a clear disclosure of AI use and adhere to defined protocols, such as informing consumers of AI involvement in decision-making processes and providing specific notices about AI use. The bill also applies to developers making or knowingly causing AI to make prohibited actions.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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