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AI Summary
The bill establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund to address harms to children from social media algorithms, managed 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 July 1, 2024, 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
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What This Means
SB602 aims to create the Algorithmic Addiction Fund, which will be funded by civil penalties from judgments or settlements related to social media harms to children. The Maryland Department of Health will oversee the fund.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Health.
- Fund consists of civil penalties from judgments or settlements related to social media harm to children.
- Requires annual reporting to the General Assembly on intervention services.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bates | Primary |
| Benson | Primary |
| Brooks | Primary |
| Carter | Primary |
| Corderman | Primary |
| Feldman | Primary |
| Hester | Primary |
| Hettleman | Primary |
| Hough and Zirkin | Primary |
| Kelly | Primary |
| King | Primary |
| Kramer | Primary |
| McCray | Primary |
| McKay | Primary |
| Muse | Primary |
| Nathan-Pulliam | Primary |
| Smith | Primary |
| Smith | Primary |
| Sydnor | Primary |
| Waldstreicher | Primary |
| West | Primary |
| Cassilly | Cosponsor |
| Edwards | Cosponsor |
| Norman | Cosponsor |
| Ready | Cosponsor |
| Salling | Cosponsor |
| Serafini | Cosponsor |
| Simonaire | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes
137 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
44 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Administer the Algorithmic Addiction Fund and allocate resources for intervention services.
Who: Maryland Department of Health
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties from judgments related to algorithmic addiction.
Who: Maryland Department of Health
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties from judgments related to algorithmic addiction.
Submit annual report on algorithmic addiction intervention services.
Who: Secretary of Health
Deadline: By November 1 each year
Penalty: Potential scrutiny from the General Assembly.
Who: Secretary of Health
Deadline: By November 1 each year
Penalty: Potential scrutiny from the General Assembly.
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