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SB602Maryland2026 sessionIntroduced

Algorithmic Addiction Fund - Establishment

Plain-language summary

Creates an Algorithmic Addiction Fund within the Maryland Department of Health, funded by civil penalties from judgments or settlements over harm to children from social media and algorithm misuse. Requires an annual report to the legislature on funded algorithmic addiction intervention services.

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History
Feb 5, 2026
SFirst Reading Finance
Feb 9, 2026
SHearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Progress
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
KH
Sen. Katie Hester (D)Prime sponsor
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