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SB602Introduced in the Senate

Algorithmic Addiction Fund - Establishment

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Katie Hester, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing the Algorithmic Addiction Fund to be administered by the Maryland Department of Health; providing the Fund consists of all civil penalties received by the State from any source resulting, directly or indirectly, from a judgment against or settlement relating to claims concerning harm to children from the use of social media and the improper use of algorithms; requiring the Secretary to make a report to the General Assembly by November 1 each year concerning the provision of algorithmic addiction intervention services; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

February 9, 2026

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Finance

  2. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

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