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AI Summary
SB827 regulates chatbot design and operation in Maryland, requiring warnings about data collection and usage, enhanced protection for minors under 13, and classifying chatbots as products for liability actions.
Business Impact
If you operate chatbots in Maryland, you must implement safety features and privacy protections by July 1, 2024, or face liability claims.
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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
Affected Industries
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What This Means
SB827 aims to regulate the development and operation of chatbots in Maryland, focusing on user safety and privacy. It mandates specific warnings during interactions, including data collection and usage, with enhanced protections for minors under 13 and provisions applying to governmental units.
Key Provisions
- Requires display of specific warnings about data collection, usage, and potential risks when using a chatbot.
- Mandates enhanced protection for users who are minors under the age of 13 years.
- Classifies chatbots as products for certain product liability actions.
- Mandates compliance from developers and operators, with application to governmental units, requiring adherence to the same standards as private entities.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 16)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Benson | Primary |
| Conway | Primary |
| Griffith (Chair | Primary |
| Hayes | Primary |
| Hester | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Design chatbots with safety and privacy features.
Who: Developers
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Potential liability for harm caused.
Who: Developers
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Potential liability for harm caused.
Display warnings during chatbot interactions.
Who: Operators
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Potential liability for harm caused.
Who: Operators
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Potential liability for harm caused.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB827 introduces regulations for chatbot developers and operators in Maryland, focusing on user safety and privacy. The bill requires the display of specific warnings about data collection, usage, and potential risks when using a chatbot. It mandates enhanced protection for users who are minors under the age of 13 years. Additionally, it classifies chatbots as products specifically for certain product liability actions. The provisions apply to governmental units, requiring them to adhere to the same standards as private entities.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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