Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 8: Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Will Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jeff Waldstreicher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Nick Charles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Shaneka Henson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Mary-Dulany James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Anthony Muse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Charles Sydnor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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 445
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings
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