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SB827 regulates chatbot design and operation in Maryland, requiring specific safety features, privacy protections, warnings during interactions, and classifying chatbots as products for liability.
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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
SB827 aims to regulate the development and operation of chatbots in Maryland, focusing on user safety and privacy. It establishes specific protections for minors under 13, mandates warnings during chatbot interactions, and applies to governmental units with certain exceptions.
Key Provisions
- Establishes specific safety features and privacy protections for chatbot users, including secure data handling.
- Enhances protections for minors under 13 years old.
- Requires display of clear warnings about data collection and usage during chatbot interactions.
- Classifies chatbots as products for liability actions by defining them as software applications that simulate human conversation.
- Applies provisions to governmental units with specified exceptions.
- Mandates compliance from developers and operators.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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.
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