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Maryland General Assembly
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Approval date 12 May 2026 and effective date 1 October 2026
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Maryland AI and deepfake identity-fraud amendments take effect
SB 8 / Chapter 445, approved on 12 May 2026, takes effect on 1 October and amends Criminal Law §8-301. It brings specified AI and deepfake conduct within identity-fraud rules. The relevant prohibition requires knowing, wilful conduct and fraudulent intent, addressing harmful impersonation and specified false-record practices rather than generally banning AI art or stylistic imitation.
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