MD HB376

Transfers appointment authority for Maryland Cybersecurity Council members from the Attorney General to the Governor, and changes the chair selection from Attorney General to an elected position chosen by Council members every 2 years starting October 1, 2025

Expands Council membership to include representatives from the People's Counsel, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Cash Campaign of Maryland, Economic Action Maryland, and chief information security officers from banking, hospital, water systems, and electric company sectors

Requires 9 representatives from Maryland higher education institutions with cybersecurity expertise, including at least 4 with artificial intelligence and quantum computing expertise, with specific seats designated for Bowie State, Johns Hopkins, Morgan State, and multiple University of Maryland campuses

Adds new Council responsibilities to assess and address cybersecurity threats from artificial intelligence and quantum computing, including adversarial AI, deepfakes, cyber attacks, unethical use, and fraud

Requires the Council to address sensitive privacy interests of state residents related to cybersecurity and to review its subcommittee structure and implement bylaws by December 1, 2025