SB 818 (Chapter 496 of 2024) — Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024

Summary

Maryland's Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024 (SB 818, Chapter 496), approved by the Governor on May 9, 2024, and effective July 1, 2024, applies to units of State government. Each unit must carry out regular inventories, including an inventory of systems that use high-risk (rights-impacting or safety-impacting) AI, and impact assessments; the Department of Information Technology, with a Governor's AI subcabinet, must adopt policies and procedures on the development, procurement, deployment, use and assessment of AI by State units. It does not regulate private-sector AI use.

Key dates

1. May 9, 2024Enacted
2. July 1, 2024Takes effect
3. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
4. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. 5/09/2024 Legislative Date 5/09/2024 Action Approved by the Governor – Chapter 496

   Supports: Signing date and chapter

   Cross-filed with: HB1271 Bill File Type: Regular Effective Date(s): July 1, 2024

   Supports: Effective date

   Status Approved by the Governor – Chapter 496 Analysis Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised) Synopsis Requiring each unit of State government to conduct certain inventories and a certain assessment on or before certain dates

   Supports: Status and what it requires

   SB0818 (2024 Regular Session) Maryland General Assembly Primary source

2. (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024)

   Supports: Short title

   EACH UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENT SHALL CONDUCT A DATA INVENTORY THAT

   Supports: Inventory duty on State units

   SB 818 enrolled bill Maryland General Assembly Primary source