Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1261: Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence Toys (Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1261 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence Toys (Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act). Primary sponsor: Derrick Coley (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Mike Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Economic Matters