MD HB1570

State government units must develop standards using feasible, transparent, and reproducible data while incorporating best practices, stakeholder consensus, and input from multidisciplinary experts

Disputes over standards must be resolved through independent third-party technical review referencing recognized international standards, and agencies must avoid using technical experts found to be biased

All standards development must utilize a decision-support algorithm, defined as a computer program evaluated by a technical expert before use

Initial standards adopted must be based on existing codes and regulations, confirm existing practices, and clearly define goals, risks, and methods

Adopted standards require periodic review using current technological best practices and independent peer input; effective October 1, 2026