Maryland Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024 (SB 818)
Maryland · 2024 Md. Laws ch. 496 (SB 818)
This law sets up a governance framework for how Maryland state government builds, buys, deploys, and uses artificial intelligence. Each state government unit must inventory the systems it uses that employ high-risk AI and conduct regular impact assessments. The Department of Information Technology is directed to develop and adopt policies covering the development, procurement, deployment, use, and ongoing assessment of high-risk AI systems.
Technical detail
2024 Md. Laws ch. 496 (SB 818), the Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024, requires state government units to inventory high-risk AI systems and perform impact assessments and directs the Department of Information Technology to adopt governing policies and procedures.
Who is protected: Marylanders affected by state government use of high-risk automated systems.
Who must comply: Units of Maryland state government and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-07-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-09 |
| Citation | 2024 Md. Laws ch. 496 (SB 818) |
| Enforced by | Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) and the Governor's AI Subcabinet. |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Maryland General Assembly — SB 818 (2024), Chapter 496 ↗ |
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