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AI Summary
The bill establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund to address harms to children from social media algorithms, administered by the Maryland Department of Health.
Business Impact
If you operate social media platforms in Maryland, you must contribute to the Algorithmic Addiction Fund by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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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
HB715 aims to create the Algorithmic Addiction Fund in Maryland, focusing on the impact of social media algorithms on children. The fund will be financed through civil penalties related to algorithmic
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Health.
- Fund consists of civil penalties from judgments related to harm to children from social media algorithms.
- Requires annual reporting to the General Assembly on algorithmic addiction intervention services.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Bill Sponsors (showing 30 of 113)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adams | Primary |
| Allen | Primary |
| Anderton | Primary |
| Arikan | Primary |
| Baker | Primary |
| Bartlett | Primary |
| Bouchat | Primary |
| Buckel | Primary |
| Chair | Primary |
| Chang | Primary |
| Chisholm | Primary |
| Ciliberti | Primary |
| Crutchfield | Primary |
| D. Jones | Primary |
| Fair | Primary |
| Ghrist | Primary |
| Grammer | Primary |
| Grammer | Primary |
| Griffith | Primary |
| Guyton | Primary |
| Guyton | Primary |
| Harford County Delegation | Primary |
| Hartman | Primary |
| Healey | Primary |
| Hinebaugh | Primary |
| Hornberger | Primary |
| Howard | Primary |
| Hutchinson | Primary |
| Jacobs | Primary |
| Kipke | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Administer the Algorithmic Addiction Fund
Who: Maryland Department of Health
Deadline: Ongoing
Who: Maryland Department of Health
Deadline: Ongoing
Report on algorithmic addiction intervention services
Who: Secretary of Health
Deadline: By November 1 each year
Who: Secretary of Health
Deadline: By November 1 each year
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