HB1261Maryland2026 sessionIntroduced
Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence Toys (Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act)
Plain-language summary
Establishes child safety and data privacy requirements for toys that incorporate artificial intelligence, including mandatory labeling. Prohibits manufacturers of AI toys from using data collected through the toy for certain marketing purposes.
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History
Feb 12, 2026
HFirst Reading Economic Matters
Feb 17, 2026
HHearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 18, 2026
HHearing canceled
Feb 18, 2026
HHearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Progress
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
DC
Rep. Derrick Coley (D)Prime sponsor
MA
Rep. Marlon Amprey (D)
BM
Rep. Bernice Mireku-North (D)
CP
Rep. Cheryl Pasteur (D)
DR
Rep. Denise Roberts (D)
MR
Rep. Mike Rogers (D)
Sources
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