Maryland

watch list Watch list — monitoring for future regulation

Maryland is being monitored for emerging AI regulatory developments. Legislation is under development or proposed but not yet enacted or enforceable.

Monitoring details

  • Status: No binding AI-specific legislation enacted. SB0720 (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act) and other AI bills advancing in 2026 session. Note: Maryland AI Utilization Review (insurance sector) already tracked in this watch list.
  • Trajectory: Evaluate SB0720 for private-sector vendor obligations. Promote if enacted with compliance scope beyond state agencies.

National-level instruments

As part of United States, the following national-level instruments also apply:

InstrumentStatusEffectiveProvisions
CMS Medicare Advantage AI Rule enforcing Jan 1, 2024 1
NIST AI Risk Management Framework voluntary Jan 26, 2023 1
EO 14319 — Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government enforcing Jul 23, 2025 3
Executive Order on AI State Law Preemption enforcing Dec 11, 2025 2
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