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- Jan 16, 2026HouseHearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- Jan 16, 2026HouseHearing canceled
- Jan 16, 2026HouseHearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
- Jan 14, 2026HouseFirst Reading Judiciary
- Nov 1, 2025HousePre-filed