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The bill mandates developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems to exercise reasonable care to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination and requires disclosures and impact assessments.
If you develop or deploy high-risk AI systems in Maryland, you must implement consumer protection measures or face enforcement actions by the Attorney General.
State
Maryland
Bill Number
SB936
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Feb 6, 2025
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
Version
v2
What do these statuses mean?▼
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
SB936 aims to enhance consumer protection in Maryland by imposing requirements on developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence systems. It addresses algorithmic discrimination and mandates disclosures and impact assessments. The bill empowers the Attorney General to enforce compliance, affecting specified entities that utilize such AI technologies.
Key Provisions
Developers and deployers must exercise reasonable care to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination.
Requires disclosures and impact assessments for high-risk AI systems.
Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce compliance.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
District
Dawn GileD
Sponsor
SD-033
Katie HesterD
Sponsor
SD-009
Sara LoveD
Sponsor
SD-016
Compliance Checklist
Implement measures to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination Who: Developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Conduct required disclosures and impact assessments Who: Developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Full Legal Analysis
SB936 requires developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence systems to exercise reasonable care in protecting consumers from known and foreseeable risks of algorithmic discrimination. The bill establishes specific requirements for disclosures and impact assessments related to these AI systems. Compliance is mandated for specified entities that develop or deploy such systems, with the Attorney General authorized to enforce the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions. The bill's focus on algorithmic accountability aligns with similar legislative efforts in other states, reflecting a growing trend towards regulating AI technologies to ensure consumer protection.
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