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AI Summary
The bill establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund to address algorithm addiction through treatment and prevention efforts funded by technology-related settlements.
Business Impact
If you operate a technology or social media company in Maryland, you must prepare for potential financial liabilities related to algorithm addiction claims by 2024.
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In Committee
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Passed
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
SB739 aims to create the Algorithmic Addiction Fund, which will collect revenue from technology companies related to algorithm addiction claims. The Secretary of Health will develop treatment and prevention strategies.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund.
- Includes revenue from judgments or settlements with tech companies.
- Requires the Secretary of Health to develop treatment and prevention goals.
- Mandates the establishment of a grant program for algorithm addiction efforts.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 30 of 33)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chair, Joint Committee on Pensions | Primary |
| Elfreth | Primary |
| Feldman | Primary |
| Folden | Primary |
| Gallion | Primary |
| Hester | Primary |
| Kramer | Primary |
| Lee | Primary |
| Madaleno | Primary |
| Rosapepe | Primary |
| Zirkin | Primary |
| Benson | Cosponsor |
| Brochin | Cosponsor |
| Carter | Cosponsor |
| Conway | Cosponsor |
| DeGrange | Cosponsor |
| Feldman | Cosponsor |
| Guzzone | Cosponsor |
| Jennings | Cosponsor |
| Kagan | Cosponsor |
| King | Cosponsor |
| Lee | Cosponsor |
| Madaleno | Cosponsor |
| Manno | Cosponsor |
| McFadden | Cosponsor |
| Peters | Cosponsor |
| Serafini | Cosponsor |
| Smith | Cosponsor |
| Waldstreicher | Cosponsor |
| West | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Prepare for potential financial liabilities related to algorithm addiction claims.
Who: Technology and social media companies operating in Maryland.
Deadline: By June 1, 2024.
Penalty: Financial liabilities from judgments or settlements.
Who: Technology and social media companies operating in Maryland.
Deadline: By June 1, 2024.
Penalty: Financial liabilities from judgments or settlements.
Develop strategies for algorithm addiction treatment and prevention.
Who: Secretary of Health.
Deadline: By June 1, 2024.
Who: Secretary of Health.
Deadline: By June 1, 2024.
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