SB597Introduced in the Senate
Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership
Introduced by Katie Hester, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership in the University System of Maryland to provide a single nexus for certain stakeholders in artificial intelligence initiatives to advance artificial intelligence in the State; establishing the Artificial Intelligence Public Services Fellowship in the University System of Maryland; establishing, subject to a certain condition, the Artificial Intelligence Incubation Lab in the University System of Maryland to assist State agencies for certain purposes; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 633
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
46
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {643822/1
Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Feldman) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {643822/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Appropriations
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Favorable with Amendments {543723/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (129-2)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 633
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 643822/1 (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 543723/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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