The State of Maryland's Responsible AI Policy Implementation
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)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 1, 2025
- Applies to
- Maryland executive branch state agencies implementing or using AI systems.
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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| 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 |
| Agency page | Maryland Department of Information Technology - The State of Maryland's Responsible AI Policy Implementation Guidance |
More AI rules in Maryland
- MD HB 1339 (Automated Decision Systems, 2026) · In effect
- Maryland AI Ready Schools Act, SB 720 (2026) · In effect
- Maryland EO 01.01.2026.16 data center framework (2026) · In effect
- Maryland Online Data Privacy Act · In effect
- MD NCII Deepfake Law · In effect
- Maryland CSAM Law (computer-generated images) · In effect
Related government use of AI rules elsewhere
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- Arkansas public entity AI/ADS policy mandate (Act 848, 2025) · In effect
- Inver Grove Heights MN data center moratorium amended under lawsuit (2026) · In effect
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- San Marcos citywide data center ban (Land Use Matrix amendment) · In effect
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