Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 8: Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations

Enacted Last action May 12, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445

Plain-language summary

SB 8 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on August 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations. Primary sponsor: Katie Hester (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Will Smith (Democratic), Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic), Nick Charles (Democratic), Bill Folden (Republican), Shaneka Henson (Democratic), Mary-Dulany James (Democratic), Mike McKay (Republican), Anthony Muse (Democratic), Charles Sydnor (Democratic), Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Katie Hester (Democratic); Sara Love (Democratic); Shelly Hettleman (Democratic); Will Smith (Democratic); and 9 more.