Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5: Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software

Passed one chamber Last action March 25, 2025: Hearing 3/25 at 2:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 5 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on September 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software. Primary sponsor: Nicole Williams (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Robin Grammer (Republican), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Lauren Arikan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Jon Cardin (Democratic), C.T. Wilson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): Hearing 3/25 at 2:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Williams (Democratic); Aaron Kaufman (Democratic); Frank Conaway (Democratic); Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic); and 12 more.