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SB 827·MD·senate

Consumer Protection and Product Liability - Chatbots

FailedFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Hester
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Hearing (Senate)

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill would set standards for developers and operators of AI chatbots used in Maryland, including mandatory warnings, affirmative consent for data use, limits on training with user data, and data‑security programs. It also classifies chatbots as products for product‑liability claims and extends the rules to state and local government chatbot deployments. The measure failed after a Senate hearing.

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