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AI Summary
SB597 establishes the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership within the University System of Maryland, including an AI Incubation Lab contingent upon securing adequate funding.
Business Impact
If you operate in higher education, you must engage with the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership to access AI resources or miss out on funding opportunities.
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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
SB597 proposes the creation of the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership to advance AI initiatives in Maryland, including an AI Public Services Fellowship and an AI Incubation Lab contingent upon securing adequate funding.
Key Provisions
- Establishment of the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership within the University System of Maryland
- Creation of the Artificial Intelligence Public Services Fellowship
- Proposal for the Artificial Intelligence Incubation Lab to assist State agencies for specific purposes, contingent upon securing adequate funding
Latest Legislative Action
Passed Enrolled
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Brooks D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
| Brian Feldman D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Bryan Simonaire R | Sponsor | SD-031 |
| Cheryl Kagan D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Dalya Attar D | Sponsor | SD-041 |
Roll Call Votes
H ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 13, 2026
129 Yea
2 Nay
10 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 13, 2026
46 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Mar 23, 2026
44 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (2)
Favorable with Amendments 643822/1
Pending
2026-03-20
Favorable with Amendments 543723/1 Adopted
Adopted
2026-04-11
Full Legal Analysis
SB597 establishes the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership within the University System of Maryland. This initiative aims to create a centralized hub for stakeholders, including universities, private sector partners, and government entities. The AI Incubation Lab will assist State agencies for specific purposes such as enhancing operational efficiency and improving public services, contingent upon securing adequate funding, as per the official description. The Artificial Intelligence Public Services Fellowship is also part of this initiative. Note: This analysis is based on the official description and not the full bill text, which may contain additional details.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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