Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 952: Consumer Protection - Companion Chatbots - Regulation

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 952 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Protection - Companion Chatbots - Regulation. Primary sponsor: Jason Buckel (Republican), Lily Qi (Democratic), Chris Adams (Republican), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Steve Arentz (Republican), Harry Bhandari (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Seth Howard (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Jesse Pippy (Republican), Andrew Pruski (Democratic), Pam Queen (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Democratic), April Rose (Republican), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Kris Valderrama (Democratic), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jason Buckel (Republican); Lily Qi (Democratic); Chris Adams (Republican); Marlon Amprey (Democratic); and 16 more.