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Chairman’s bill would create state AI work group to study governance, balance transparency and trade‑secret risk
Summary
HB956 would form a work group to study private‑sector AI use, consumer protections and enforcement, drawing stakeholders to recommend policy by mid‑2026; business groups supported convening stakeholders but urged member representation for cybersecurity and banking.
House Bill 956, sponsored by the House Economic Matters chairman and presented by his legislative director, would establish a work group on artificial intelligence implementation to monitor AI regulations, study private‑sector AI use, identify best practices and review enforcement mechanisms.
The bill directs the group to deliver recommendations by July 1, 2026, and lists public‑ and private‑sector stakeholders to participate. The legislative director said the work group aims to learn from other states and craft a balanced approach that protects consumers while allowing innovation.
Business groups supported the convening function. The Maryland Retailers Alliance said small businesses use generative AI for e‑commerce and should be represented. TechNet urged the task force to provide industry expertise and consensus frameworks. The Cybersecurity Association and the Maryland Bankers Association asked for seats on the work group so cybersecurity and financial services perspectives would be included; the groups recommended amendments adding those representatives.
Fiscal and implementation notes: Committee members asked about a fiscal note that estimated about $100,000 for study staff and support; the presenter confirmed that estimate.
Ending: Witnesses broadly supported a stakeholder convening mechanism, while asking the committee to add cybersecurity and financial services representation and ensure the schedule and budget reflect time for substantive policy development. No committee vote is recorded in the transcript excerpt.
