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April 13, 2026 — Maryland Sends Four AI-Related Bills to Governor, Covering Deepfakes, Education, Dynamic Pricing, and Election Integrity
Maryland lawmakers adjourned their 2026 legislative session on April 13 after sending four AI-related bills to Governor Wes Moore for signature. As of April 26, 2026, none of the four bills have been signed by the governor. Governor Moore held his first 2026 bill signing ceremony on April 14, but the AI bills were not included. Maryland has a 30-day window for gubernatorial action following adjournment. The bills address dynamic pricing, deepfake protections, AI in education, and deepfakes in political campaigns.[1]
HB 895: AI Dynamic Pricing
HB 895 would prohibit a food retailer and a third-party delivery service provider from engaging in the use of consumer personal data to set a price for consumer goods or services. The bill addresses the growing concern over AI-driven dynamic pricing algorithms that charge different prices based on individual consumer data. Passed the House on March 21, passed the Senate on April 10, with final concurrence approved on April 11. Now awaiting the governor's signature.[1]
SB 8: Deepfake Protection
SB 8 is a deepfake protection bill addressing the use of artificial intelligence to create non-consensual synthetic media. Passed by the Senate on third reading, 45-0, on March 19. Approved by the House on April 10, and in concurrence by the Senate on April 10. Now with the governor.[1]
Sponsored by Senator Hester and others, the bill adds protections against AI-generated deepfakes to Maryland's existing legal framework.[1]
SB 720: AI in Education
SB 720 would require the Maryland State Department of Education to provide guidance on artificial intelligence to local school systems. The bill recognizes the need for educational institutions to develop coherent policies for AI use in classrooms and administrative functions. Passed by the Senate on March 20, passed by the House on April 13, with final reconciliation passage on April 13. Now with the governor.[1]
SB 141: Deepfakes in Political Campaigns
SB 141 deals with deepfakes in political campaign materials, prohibiting the distribution of deceptive synthetic media in election contexts. Approved 44-0 by the Senate on February 12, by the House on April 10, and in reconciliation on April 14. Now with the governor.[1]
Sponsored by Senator Hester, the bill adds to a growing wave of state legislation addressing AI-generated content in elections, following similar laws enacted in states including Oregon, Idaho, and Utah.[1][2]
Significance
Maryland's four AI bills reflect a broader trend in state legislatures in 2026, where lawmakers are addressing AI risks across multiple domains simultaneously. The state joins a growing list of jurisdictions that have enacted or advanced AI legislation in 2026, including Alabama (SB 63 on healthcare AI), Idaho (four AI laws effective July 1), Nebraska (Conversational AI Safety Act), Tennessee (CHAT Act and AI personhood bill), and Utah (nine AI bills signed).[1][2]
As of April 26, 2026, Governor Moore has not yet signed any of the four bills. Maryland governors typically have 30 days from the end of session to sign or veto legislation.
See Also
- Idaho Enacts Conversational AI Safety Act
- Nebraska Enacts Conversational AI Safety Act
- Tennessee Passes CHAT Act
- Utah Governor Signs Nine AI Bills
- Alabama Signs SB 63 on Healthcare AI