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AI Summary
The bill establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund to address harms to children from social media algorithms, managed by the Maryland Department of Health.
Business Impact
If you operate social media platforms in Maryland, you must contribute to the Algorithmic Addiction Fund by July 1, 2024, 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
SB602 aims to create the Algorithmic Addiction Fund, which will be funded by civil penalties from judgments or settlements related to social media harms to children. The Maryland Department of Health will oversee the fund.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Health.
- Fund consists of civil penalties from judgments or settlements related to social media harm to children.
- Requires annual reporting to the General Assembly on intervention services.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 27)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bates | Primary |
| Benson | Primary |
| Brooks | Primary |
| Carter | Primary |
| Corderman | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
On Third Reading ·
Mar 24, 2025
137 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
On Third Reading ·
Feb 18, 2025
44 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Administer the Algorithmic Addiction Fund and allocate resources for intervention services.
Who: Maryland Department of Health
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties from judgments related to algorithmic addiction.
Who: Maryland Department of Health
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties from judgments related to algorithmic addiction.
Submit annual report on algorithmic addiction intervention services.
Who: Secretary of Health
Deadline: By November 1 each year
Penalty: Potential scrutiny from the General Assembly.
Who: Secretary of Health
Deadline: By November 1 each year
Penalty: Potential scrutiny from the General Assembly.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB602 establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund, which will be administered by the Maryland Department of Health. The fund will consist of all civil penalties received by the state from judgments or settlements relating to claims concerning harm to children from social media and improper use of algorithms.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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