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Maryland · HB184 · 2026 session

Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations

IntroducedHearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m · Jan 16, 2026

In plain language

Criminalizes using personal identifying information or AI-generated deepfake representations of a person to cause physical injury, serious emotional distress, or economic harm, with escalating penalties for multiple victims. The law targets AI-enabled identity fraud and impersonation.

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Legislative history

5 actions · newest first
  1. Jan 16, 2026HouseHearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. Jan 16, 2026HouseHearing canceled
  3. Jan 16, 2026HouseHearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
  4. Jan 14, 2026HouseFirst Reading Judiciary
  5. Nov 1, 2025HousePre-filed