Maryland — The State of Maryland's Responsible AI Policy Implementation Guidance (Version 1.0)
Maryland · The State of Maryland's Responsible AI Policy Implementation Guidance (Version 1.0)
Maryland's Department of Information Technology guidance operationalizes the state's Responsible AI Policy, requiring agencies to designate an AI Lead, submit AI use cases through a risk-based intake process, complete Algorithmic Impact Assessments for high-risk systems, and document AI systems in a public inventory.
Technical detail
Maryland's Department of Information Technology guidance operationalizes the state's Responsible AI Policy, requiring agencies to designate an AI Lead, submit AI use cases through a risk-based intake process, complete Algorithmic Impact Assessments for high-risk systems, and document AI systems in a public inventory.
Who is protected: Residents interacting with state government AI systems; public-sector data subjects.
Who must comply: Maryland executive branch state agencies implementing or using AI systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-05-01 |
| Citation | The State of Maryland's Responsible AI Policy Implementation Guidance (Version 1.0) |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Maryland Department of Information Technology - The State of Maryland's Responsible AI Policy Implementation Guidance ↗ |
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- MD NCII Deepfake Law · In effect
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- Maryland AI Governance Act (2024) · In effect
- Maryland HB 820 (AI in insurance utilization review) · In effect
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