Maryland AI Governance Act (2024)
Maryland Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024 (SB 818)
Maryland · 2024 Md. Laws ch. 496 (SB 818)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 1, 2024
- Applies to
- Units of Maryland state government and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).
- Enforced by
- Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) and the Governor's AI Subcabinet.
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.
Who is protected: Marylanders affected by state government use of high-risk automated systems.
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | May 9, 2024 |
| Citation | 2024 Md. Laws ch. 496 (SB 818) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making |
| Bill text | Maryland General Assembly — SB 818 (2024), Chapter 496 |
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