Summary
Requires each unit of Maryland state government to inventory AI systems; conduct impact assessments; and, under the Department of Information Technology, adopt policies and procedures governing the development, procurement, deployment, use, and assessment of AI.
Healthcare Implications
Applies to state health entities (e.g., MDH, Medicaid) that operate AI‑enabled systems in eligibility, program integrity, and public‑health analytics. Expect standardized inventories, risk assessments, and governance processes that vendors must satisfy when contracting with the state.
Operational Implications
- Each unit of state government must conduct inventories and impact assessments of high-risk AI systems.
- DoIT directed to adopt policies and procedures for development, procurement, deployment, use, and assessment of state AI systems.
- Establishes Governor's AI Subcabinet; develops roadmap; submits reports to Governor and General Assembly.