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MD HB883
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lily Qi
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AI Summary
- Prohibits AI developers from making or knowingly causing AI to represent itself as a behavioral health care provider or as capable of providing behavioral health care, and from selling or providing AI specifically designed to deliver services constituting the practice of behavioral health care.
- Requires all AI provided to Maryland consumers to display clear and conspicuous notice at the beginning of each use that the consumer is not communicating with a human.
- Mandates that AI products include protocols to detect and address suicidal ideation or expressions of self-harm, and refer consumers to behavioral health services or the Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System when such expressions are detected.
- Imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000,000 per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General, with penalty revenues directed to the Behavioral Health Workgroup Investment Fund.
- Exempts products that provide general behavioral health advice and guidance without claiming to offer behavioral health care, and exempts behavioral health care providers using AI for administrative tasks. Effective October 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence - Behavioral Health Care Prohibitions
Notices
Last Action
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Health)
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Matters2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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