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signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 56: Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization

SB 56 authorizes Maryland's Longitudinal Data System Center to share student and workforce data with third-party data centers for multistate research and reporting, replacing its previous ability to share data with the U.S. Census Bureau. The bill requires third-party centers to meet strict security and privacy standards - including using de-identified data, avoiding individual identification, and signing written agreements - before sharing any data. This directly affects the Center (which must now follow these new rules), third-party data centers (which must comply with the requirements), and the privacy of Maryland students and workers whose data is shared.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes data sharing with strict privacy/security standards (de-identified data, written agreements), directly protecting data privacy per topic indicators.95% confidence

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 198: Prince George's Community College - Aerospace and Aviation Systems Technology Programs - Feasibility Study

SB 198 requires Prince George’s Community College to establish an Aerospace Technology Studies Program by December 2026, in collaboration with Maryland’s Higher Education Commission, Department of Commerce, and local economic development groups. The program must include training in aerospace systems, avionics, advanced manufacturing, and AI applications, with industry internships and a clear high school-to-college career pathway. It mandates formal partnerships with local aerospace employers and requires annual reports on progress and student outcomes to state and county officials. The bill directly affects students seeking aerospace careers and local employers needing skilled workers, focusing on workforce development without specifying funding or cost.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new aerospace program at community college with industry partnerships, career pathways, and training in high-demand fields, expanding educational opportunities and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates AI and aerospace technology training program at community college, advancing tech workforce development through targeted education and industry partnerships.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes aerospace technology training programs with industry partnerships, advancing transportation infrastructure and workforce development in aviation systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence Airports

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 288: State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare

HB 288 authorizes Maryland's State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency when school closures prevent in-person attendance for 14+ consecutive days. It requires county school boards to create detailed virtual education plans before emergencies occur, covering instruction, staffing, technology, student support, and return-to-school protocols. These plans must be updated every two years and approved by the State Board. The bill aims to ensure a structured transition to remote learning during extended school disruptions, taking effect July 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires virtual education plans during school closures to ensure instructional continuity and student access, strengthening educational resilience during emergencies.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates inclusion of technology in virtual education plans for school closures, ensuring infrastructure readiness85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 51: Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act of Maryland

HB 51 establishes Maryland's Digital Asset Reserve Fund, a permanent state fund to invest cryptocurrency using money seized from gambling violations (like illegal bookmaking or betting). The State Treasurer would manage this fund, directing forfeiture proceeds from gambling enforcement into cryptocurrency investments that meet a $500 billion market capitalization minimum. The bill modifies criminal procedure laws to redirect these seized funds to the new reserve instead of the general fund, and adds new rules for managing crypto assets securely. It does not affect general state tax revenue or other funding sources.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates state fund investing seized gambling money into cryptocurrency, directly funding digital asset technology per its core purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 85: Department of Information Technology - Information Technology Investment Fund - Uses

SB 85 clarifies how Maryland's Information Technology Investment Fund can be used to support state IT systems. The bill requires fund money to directly support the state's telecommunication network and the Maryland First public safety radio system (used by first responders), while giving the Secretary of Information Technology discretion to allocate funds for other state-owned communication sites and equipment related to IT agreements. It does not create new programs but specifies existing fund usage for these concrete purposes. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and primarily affects state agencies managing IT infrastructure and public safety communications.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill directs IT Investment Fund to support state telecommunication network and public safety radio systems, funding critical infrastructure directly.95% confidence

in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 236: Election Law - Certification of Election-Supporting Technology - Regulations, Review, and Evaluation

SB 236 requires Maryland's State Board of Elections to create regulations for reviewing, certifying, and removing certification of election-supporting technology - such as ranked-choice vote tabulation tools, risk-limiting audit software, and electronic pollbooks - by December 2026. The bill mandates that the State Board annually review and evaluate this technology starting January 1, 2027, to ensure it meets safety and accuracy standards. This directly affects technology vendors developing election tools and local election offices using these systems. The law does not cover voting machines themselves but focuses on supporting software and equipment used in election administration.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires regulations for election tech review to ensure safety/accuracy, strengthening cybersecurity standards for election systems.90% confidence

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signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 200: State Government - Council for Open Data - Membership and Responsibilities

SB 200 renames Maryland's "Council on Open Data" to the "Council for Open Data" and restructures its membership from 37 to 11 members. The Council now includes 10 state agency heads, the State Chief Data Officer (as chair), three locally appointed officials representing specific county groups, and five private-sector members appointed by the Governor. Its key duties include setting open data standards for portals, ensuring privacy/security, advising on budget needs, and promoting data-sharing partnerships. This directly affects state agencies, local governments (through appointed county representatives), and private-sector stakeholders participating in governance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates council to 'ensure privacy/security' and set open data standards, directly advancing data privacy and cybersecurity protocols.95% confidence

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 12, 2026

HB 718: Information Technology – State and Higher Education E–Mail – Requirements

HB 718 requires public institutions of higher education in Maryland (excluding Morgan State University, the University System of Maryland, St. Mary’s College, and Baltimore City Community College) to adopt email security policies aligned with state government standards. It mandates that all employee email systems automatically filter spam and non-state-business emails (like unsolicited marketing) while permitting minimal personal use that doesn’t impact resources or violate professional norms. The bill extends existing state IT requirements to these institutions, ensuring email systems support official work only and include specific security measures. This directly affects higher education employees and administrators responsible for managing institutional email systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates email security policies and spam filtering for public institutions, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting data privacy by reducing exposure to malicious emails.95% confidence

in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 375: County Boards of Education - Artificial Intelligence Training Program - Requirement

SB 375 requires Maryland's State Department of Education to create an annual artificial intelligence training program for county board of education members. The program includes foundational training (covering AI risks, policy development, student privacy, and oversight) and yearly continuing training on new AI developments. County board members must complete foundational training within one year of taking office or by June 30, 2027, and annual training thereafter. The bill mandates submission of completion certificates to county boards and the state department, with public reporting of non-completers and biennial effectiveness reports to the legislature.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI training for school board members on policy, privacy, and oversight, strengthening educational leadership capacity to address emerging tech challenges in schools.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI training for education boards on student privacy and oversight, directly strengthening data privacy protections in educational AI implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Maryland · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 351: Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Programs That Measure the Operation of an Insured Vehicle

SB 351 requires Maryland auto insurers to disclose when they use programs that track driving behavior (like speed or braking) and establish clear processes for policyholders to correct errors in that data. It limits the types and amount of driving data insurers can collect, bans using such data to cancel policies or refuse renewals, and prohibits insurers from raising premiums in increments of less than six months after a policy starts. The law also mandates insurers to adopt governance plans to prevent unfair discrimination in how driving data affects rates. These changes apply to all private passenger vehicle insurance policies in Maryland, taking effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates insurer data collection for driving behavior, requiring disclosure, error correction, and limiting use - directly protects consumer data privacy per topic description.95% confidence

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