HB883
MD
engrossed
Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence - Behavioral Health Care Prohibitions
Health Occupations
Revenue and Taxes
Standards and Best Practices
Attorney General
Counselors and Therapists
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Investigations and Inquiries
Civil Actions
Social Workers
Unfair Trade Practices
Psychologists
Notices
Artificial Intelligence
Commerce and Business
Civil Offenses
Consumer Protection
Psychiatrists
Penalties and Sentences
Mental and Behavioral Health
Information Technology
privacy
Plain-English summary
1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** This bill prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in behavioral health care from making misleading statements or providing certain services without proper notice.
2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:**
- Do not allow AI to make false or misleading claims about behavioral health care.
- Ensure any AI technology related to behavioral health care includes clear notices or protocols for consumers.
3. **DEADLINES:**
- The bill is effective immediately upon passage.
4. **PENALTIES:**
- Violating this bill is considered an unfair or deceptive trade practice, which can lead to penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, including fines and potential legal action.
5. **SMB IMPACT:** Small businesses using AI in behavioral health care must review their practices to ensure compliance with this bill, which may require updates to their technology and communication strategies to avoid penalties.
Source description
Prohibiting a developer of artificial intelligence from making, or knowingly causing artificial intelligence to make, certain representations or statements or to provide certain services or experiences relating to behavioral health care; requiring certain artificial intelligence sold, leased, given, or otherwise provided to consumers in the State to include a certain notice or protocols; making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; etc.
Not legal advice. Summaries are generated by AI from publicly available bill text and may contain errors or omissions. Always consult counsel before making compliance decisions.