Legislation - HB0952

Requiring certain operators of companion chatbots to establish, maintain, and publish certain protocols and provide certain information to users of the companion chatbot; requiring operators to establish enhanced measures for minor users of companion chatbots; requiring the Office of Suicide Prevention in the Maryland Department of Health to annually publish certain data compiled from operators; and establishing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.

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Original:: Economic Matters

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Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/05/2026 Legislative Date 2/05/2026 Action First Reading Economic Matters Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Consumer Protection - Companion Chatbots - Regulation Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/05/2026	2/05/2026	First Reading Economic Matters
			Text - First - Consumer Protection - Companion Chatbots - Regulation
House	2/09/2026	2/09/2026	Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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