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AI Summary
The bill establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund to support treatment and prevention efforts related to algorithmic addiction.
Business Impact
If your company develops algorithms or technology that may contribute to addiction, you must prepare for potential financial liabilities by June 1, 2024.
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Passed
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What This Means
HB1119 seeks to create the Algorithmic Addiction Fund in Maryland, funded by settlements from technology companies. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health to develop goals for treatment and prevention of algorithmic addiction.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund.
- Includes revenue from judgments or settlements against tech companies.
- Requires the Secretary of Health to develop goals for algorithmic addiction treatment and prevention.
- Mandates the establishment of a grant program for addiction prevention efforts.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 2/28 at 12:30 p.m. (Appropriations)
Bill Sponsors (showing 30 of 45)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Acevero | Primary |
| Bagnall | Primary |
| Barron | Primary |
| Belcastro | Primary |
| Bhandari | Primary |
| Carr | Primary |
| Charles | Primary |
| Chisholm | Primary |
| Chisholm | Primary |
| Cox | Primary |
| Cullison | Primary |
| Cullison | Primary |
| Dorchester County Delegation | Primary |
| Foley | Primary |
| Hill | Primary |
| Hixson | Primary |
| Hornberger | Primary |
| Johnson | Primary |
| K. Young | Primary |
| Kelly | Primary |
| Kerr | Primary |
| Kerr | Primary |
| Kipke | Primary |
| Kramer and Glenn | Primary |
| Krebs | Primary |
| McKay | Primary |
| Morgan | Primary |
| Parrott | Primary |
| Pena-Melnyk | Primary |
| Pendergrass | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Prepare for potential financial liabilities related to algorithmic addiction claims.
Who: Technology and social media companies.
Deadline: By June 1, 2024.
Penalty: Financial liabilities from state claims.
Who: Technology and social media companies.
Deadline: By June 1, 2024.
Penalty: Financial liabilities from state claims.
Develop internal policies to address algorithmic addiction.
Who: Companies operating in technology sectors.
Deadline: By June 1, 2024.
Penalty: Potential legal and financial repercussions.
Who: Companies operating in technology sectors.
Deadline: By June 1, 2024.
Penalty: Potential legal and financial repercussions.
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