Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 720: Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 720 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act). Primary sponsor: Katie Hester (Democratic), Dalya Attar (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Brian Feldman (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Ron Watson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 634.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dalya Attar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Brian Feldman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Ron Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 634
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- Senate Concurs House Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Ways and Means
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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