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MD SB655

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Katie Hester

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Evidence Clinic Pilot Program within the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide expert testimony on the authenticity of electronic evidence that may have been created or altered using AI
  • Engages college and university students, recent graduates, faculty, and technology professionals to develop expert witness resources for Circuit Courts and District Court cases involving AI
  • Prioritizes civil cases where one or more parties lack legal representation or reasonable access to expert testimony
  • Authorizes the Governor to include $250,000 in the annual budget for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with no more than 20% usable for administrative expenses
  • Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop a grant application and award grants to eligible institutions of higher education to administer the program

Legislative Description

Courts - Artificial Intelligence Evidence Clinic Pilot Program - Establishment

Contracts

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)

5/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2025
Judicial Proceedings1/29/2025

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