(A)–(H) IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED. (B) [Reserved - struck] (C) "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C)" MEANS A MACHINE–BASED SYSTEM THAT: (1) CAN, FOR A GIVEN SET OF HUMAN–DEFINED OBJECTIVES, MAKE PREDICTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, OR DECISIONS INFLUENCING REAL OR VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS; (2) USES MACHINE AND HUMAN–BASED INPUTS TO PERCEIVE REAL AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS AND ABSTRACTS THOSE PERCEPTIONS INTO MODELS THROUGH ANALYSIS IN AN AUTOMATED MANNER; AND (3) USES MODEL INFERENCE TO FORMULATE OPTIONS FOR INFORMATION OR ACTION. (D) (1) "HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C)" MEANS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) THAT IS A RISK TO INDIVIDUALS OR COMMUNITIES, AS DEFINED UNDER REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GOVERNOR'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) SUBCABINET. (2) "HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C)" INCLUDES RIGHTS–IMPACTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCERights–impacting artificial intelligence"Rights–impacting artificial intelligence" means artificial intelligence whose output serves as a basis for decision or action that is significantly likely to affect civil rights, civil liberties, equal opportunities, access to critical resources, or privacy.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(G) AND SAFETY–IMPACTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCESafety–impacting artificial intelligence"Safety–impacting artificial intelligence" means artificial intelligence that has the potential to significantly impact the safety of human life, well–being, or critical infrastructure.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(H). (E) "IMPACT ASSESSMENTImpact assessment"Impact assessment" means an assessment of artificial intelligence systems made under regulations adopted by the Department in consultation with the Governor's Artificial Intelligence Subcabinet and required under § 3.5–803 of this subtitle.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(E)" MEANS AN ASSESSMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) SYSTEMS MADE UNDER REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GOVERNOR'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) SUBCABINET AND REQUIRED UNDER § 3.5–803 OF THIS SUBTITLE. (F) "PUBLIC SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONPublic senior higher education institution"Public senior higher education institution" means: (1) the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; (2) Morgan State University; or (3) St. Mary's College of Maryland.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(F)" MEANS: (1) THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; (2) MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY; OR (3) ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND. (G) "RIGHTS–IMPACTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCERights–impacting artificial intelligence"Rights–impacting artificial intelligence" means artificial intelligence whose output serves as a basis for decision or action that is significantly likely to affect civil rights, civil liberties, equal opportunities, access to critical resources, or privacy.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(G)" MEANS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) WHOSE OUTPUT SERVES AS A BASIS FOR DECISION OR ACTION THAT IS SIGNIFICANTLY LIKELY TO AFFECT CIVIL RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES, OR PRIVACY. (H) "SAFETY–IMPACTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCESafety–impacting artificial intelligence"Safety–impacting artificial intelligence" means artificial intelligence that has the potential to significantly impact the safety of human life, well–being, or critical infrastructure.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(H)" MEANS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THE SAFETY OF HUMAN LIFE, WELL–BEING, OR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

(A)(1)–(2) 3 EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT APPLY TO: (I) THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; (II) THE COMPTROLLER; OR (III) THE STATE TREASURER. (2) ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2025, EACH ENTITY LISTED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE FUNCTIONALLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTED UNDER § 3.5–804(A) OF THIS SUBTITLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT, DEPLOYMENT, USE, AND ONGOING ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEMS THAT EMPLOY HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C).

(B)(1)–(4) 4 EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THIS SUBTITLE APPLIES TO EACH PUBLIC SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONPublic senior higher education institution"Public senior higher education institution" means: (1) the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; (2) Morgan State University; or (3) St. Mary's College of Maryland.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(F) AND BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. (2) THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT APPLY TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) DEPLOYED BY A PUBLIC SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONPublic senior higher education institution"Public senior higher education institution" means: (1) the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; (2) Morgan State University; or (3) St. Mary's College of Maryland.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(F) OR BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE THAT IS USED SOLELY FOR A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC PURPOSE, INCLUDING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT, DEPLOYMENT, OR USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C). (3) ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2025, EACH PUBLIC SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONPublic senior higher education institution"Public senior higher education institution" means: (1) the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; (2) Morgan State University; or (3) St. Mary's College of Maryland.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(F) AND BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SHALL ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE FUNCTIONALLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTED UNDER § 3.5–804(A) OF THIS SUBTITLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT, DEPLOYMENT, USE, AND ONGOING ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEMS THAT EMPLOY HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) USED SOLELY FOR A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC PURPOSE. (4) ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2025, AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, EACH PUBLIC SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONPublic senior higher education institution"Public senior higher education institution" means: (1) the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; (2) Morgan State University; or (3) St. Mary's College of Maryland.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(F) AND BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SHALL SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) A REPORT ON ALL HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) PROCURED AND DEPLOYED FOR A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC PURPOSE.

(A) 5 ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2025, AND REGULARLY THEREAFTER, EACH UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f) SHALL: (1) CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF SYSTEMS THAT EMPLOY HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C); AND (2) PROVIDE THE INVENTORY TO THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) IN A FORMAT REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c).

(B) 5 FOR EACH SYSTEM, THE INVENTORY REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION SHALL INCLUDE: (1) THE NAME OF THE SYSTEM; (2) THE VENDOR THAT PROVIDED THE SYSTEM, IF APPLICABLE; (3) A DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPABILITIES OF THE SYSTEM; (4) A STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE AND THE INTENDED USES OF THE SYSTEM; (5) WHETHER THE SYSTEM UNDERWENT AN IMPACT ASSESSMENTImpact assessment"Impact assessment" means an assessment of artificial intelligence systems made under regulations adopted by the Department in consultation with the Governor's Artificial Intelligence Subcabinet and required under § 3.5–803 of this subtitle.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(E) PRIOR TO BEING DEPLOYED; (6) WHETHER THE SYSTEM IS USED TO INDEPENDENTLY MAKE A DECISION OR JUDGMENT OR TO INFORM OR SUPPORT A DECISION OR JUDGMENT DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) TO INVOLVE HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C); AND (7) A SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS OF THE MOST RECENT IMPACT ASSESSMENTImpact assessment"Impact assessment" means an assessment of artificial intelligence systems made under regulations adopted by the Department in consultation with the Governor's Artificial Intelligence Subcabinet and required under § 3.5–803 of this subtitle.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(E).

(C)–(D) 6 THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) SHALL MAKE AN AGGREGATED STATEWIDE INVENTORY PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. (D) (1) THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) MAY NOT MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c)'S WEBSITE INFORMATION FROM THE INVENTORIES REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION THAT RELATE TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF STATE SYSTEMS IF THE PUBLICATION OF THE INFORMATION IS LIKELY TO COMPROMISE THE SECURITY OR INTEGRITY OF THE SYSTEM. (2) ON REQUEST, THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) SHALL PROVIDE TO THE GOVERNOR, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION.

(E) 7 ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026, EACH UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f) SHALL CONDUCT AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF A SYSTEM PROCURED ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 1, 2026, THAT INVOLVES HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C). (2) ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 2027, EACH UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f) SHALL CONDUCT AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF A SYSTEM PROCURED BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2026, THAT INVOLVES HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C).

(A) 8 ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2024, THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c), IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GOVERNOR'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) SUBCABINET, SHALL ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT, DEPLOYMENT, USE, AND ONGOING ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEMS THAT EMPLOY HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) BY A UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f).

(B)(1)–(5) 8 THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL: (1) SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAW, GOVERN THE PROCUREMENT, DEPLOYMENT, AND ONGOING ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEMS THAT EMPLOY HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) BY A UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f); (2) DEFINE THE CRITERIA FOR AN INVENTORY OF SYSTEMS THAT EMPLOY HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C); (3) BE SUFFICIENT TO ENSURE THAT THE USE OF ANY SYSTEM THAT EMPLOYS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) BY A UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f) IS GOVERNED BY ADEQUATE GUARDRAILS TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES; (4) IF THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) IS NOTIFIED THAT AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY A SYSTEM THAT EMPLOYS HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C), REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) TO: (I) NOTIFY AN INDIVIDUAL OR A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS DETERMINED TO HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED; AND (II) PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS DETERMINED TO HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED ON AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO OPT OUT OF THE SYSTEM; AND (5) PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO UNITS OF STATE GOVERNMENT ON PROCUREMENT OF A SYSTEM THAT EMPLOYS HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) THAT ENSURES DATA PRIVACY AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS.

(C) 9 THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) SHALL MAKE THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE ADOPTED.

(A) 10 BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, A UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f) MAY NOT DEPLOY A NEW SYSTEM THAT EMPLOYS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) UNLESS THE SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTED UNDER § 3.5–804 OF THIS SUBTITLE.

(B) 11 A UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f) THAT EMPLOYS HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) SHALL CONDUCT REGULAR IMPACT ASSESSMENTSImpact assessment"Impact assessment" means an assessment of artificial intelligence systems made under regulations adopted by the Department in consultation with the Governor's Artificial Intelligence Subcabinet and required under § 3.5–803 of this subtitle.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(E), AS DETERMINED BY THE GOVERNOR'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) SUBCABINET OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

(A)–(D) THERE IS A GOVERNOR'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) SUBCABINET OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. (B) THE PURPOSE OF THE SUBCABINET IS TO FACILITATE AND ENHANCE COOPERATION AMONG UNITS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND INDUSTRIES UTILIZING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C). (C) THE SUBCABINET CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS: (1) THE SECRETARY, OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE; (2) THE SECRETARY OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE; (3) THE SECRETARY OF GENERAL SERVICES, OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE; (4) THE SECRETARY OF LABOR, OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE; (5) THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE; (6) THE DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OR THE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE; (7) THE CHIEF PRIVACY OFFICER, OR THE CHIEF PRIVACY OFFICER'S DESIGNEE; (8) THE CHIEF DATA OFFICER, OR THE CHIEF DATA OFFICER'S DESIGNEE; (9) THE CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, OR THE CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER'S DESIGNEE; (10) THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR RESPONSIBLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C), OR THE SENIOR ADVISOR'S DESIGNEE; AND (11) ANY OTHER MEMBER OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR. (D) THE SECRETARY SHALL CHAIR THE SUBCABINET.

(E) 12 THE SUBCABINET SHALL: (1) DEVELOP STRATEGY, POLICY, AND MONITORING PROCESSES FOR RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) AND ASSOCIATED DATA BY UNITS OF STATE GOVERNMENT; (2) OVERSEE THE STATE'S IMPLEMENTATION OF: (I) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) INVENTORY; (II) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) IMPACT ASSESSMENTSImpact assessment"Impact assessment" means an assessment of artificial intelligence systems made under regulations adopted by the Department in consultation with the Governor's Artificial Intelligence Subcabinet and required under § 3.5–803 of this subtitle.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(E); (III) MONITORING OF HIGH–RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C); AND (IV) COMPLIANCE WITH STATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; (3) SUPPORT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) AND DATA INNOVATION ACROSS UNITS OF STATE GOVERNMENT; (4) DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PLAN FOR RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) AND ASSOCIATED DATA BY UNITS OF STATE GOVERNMENT; (5) ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS, MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING, AND CONTRACTS TO SUPPORT THE AIMS OF THIS SECTION; (6) PROMOTE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND TALENT IN STATE GOVERNMENT; AND (7) IDENTIFY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) USE CASES AND BUILD FOUNDATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BY REQUIRING: (I) THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) TO EVALUATE RELEVANT INFRASTRUCTURE TO SAFELY, SECURELY, AND EFFICIENTLY TEST ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) PROOFS OF CONCEPT AND PILOTS; (II) THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c), TO CREATE A MODEL FOR RUNNING AND PROCURING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) PROOFS OF CONCEPT AND PILOTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES; AND (III) THE DEPARTMENTDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c), IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SUBCABINET, TO COORDINATE WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITIZING USE CASES AND EXECUTING PROOFS OF CONCEPT AND PILOTS ALIGNED WITH THE GOVERNOR'S PRIORITIES.

(F) THE GOVERNOR SHALL PROVIDE THE SUBCABINET WITH SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS SECTION.

(12) CONDUCTING INVENTORIES OF SYSTEMS THAT EMPLOY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) THAT ARE USED BY A UNIT OF STATE GOVERNMENTUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f) AS REQUIRED UNDER § 3.5–803 OF THIS TITLE.

(A)–(H) IN THIS SECTION, "PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A)" MEANS A TEST, EVALUATION, DEMONSTRATION, OR PILOT PROJECT OF A GOOD, SERVICE, OR TECHNOLOGY IN A REAL–WORLD ENVIRONMENT TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE GOOD, SERVICE, OR TECHNOLOGY CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOYED AND IS BENEFICIAL TO THE STATE. (B) (1) A COMPETITIVE PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A) PROCUREMENT IS A FORMAL COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT METHOD THAT MAY BE USED TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR THE CONDUCT OF A PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A) PRIOR TO FULL IMPLEMENTATION WHEN THE HEAD OF A UNIT DETERMINES THE PROCESS TO BE APPROPRIATE AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE UNIT. (2) (I) AFTER OBTAINING THE APPROVAL OF THE HEAD OF THE UNIT AND BEFORE CONDUCTING A COMPETITIVE PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A) PROCUREMENT, THE UNIT SHALL OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE SECRETARY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE. (II) THE SECRETARY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAY GRANT APPROVAL FOR A COMPETITIVE PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A) PROCUREMENT IF THE UNIT: 1. HAS SUFFICIENT INTERNAL RESOURCES TO MANAGE THE PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A); AND 2. ENTERS INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. (C)–(F) [Solicitation, evaluation, and award procedures.] (G) A VENDOR AWARDED A PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A) PROCUREMENT SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO BID ON A PROCUREMENT TO IMPLEMENT A PROPOSAL RELATED TO THE PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A) PROCUREMENT. (H) THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SHALL ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITIVE PROOF OF CONCEPTProof of concept"Proof of concept" means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 13–116(A) PROCUREMENTS.

(a)–(b) 13 The Governor's Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) Subcabinet of the Governor's Executive Council, in consultation with the appropriate units of State government, shall: (1) develop a roadmap to review the risks and opportunities associated with the use of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) in State services; and (2) on or before December 1, 2024, submit the roadmap to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly. (b) The roadmap developed under subsection (a) of this section shall include: (1) a plan to study the use of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C): (i) to support job and business creation and growth in the State; (ii) by the State workforce, including opportunities to upskill the workforce; (iii) in critical infrastructure; (iv) in health care delivery and human services; (v) in the discovery and remediation of vulnerabilities in cybersecurity and data management across State and local government, including school systems; (vi) in data privacy, specifically regarding the ability to train systems that employ artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C); (vii) in workforce training; (viii) in the criminal justice system and for public safety purposes; (ix) by occupations licensed and certified by the State; (x) in local school systems; (xi) in the conduct of elections, including reducing or eliminating the spread of misinformation; and (xii) any other State service identified by the Subcabinet; (2) a plan to study: (i) the hiring of talent with expertise in artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C), employment practices, and workforce development implications; (ii) methods to ensure that there is diversity in contract awards and training programs related to artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) in the State, including racial diversity; and (iii) the procurement of systems that employ artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C); (3) a prioritization of the study topics listed under this subsection, including the methodology for the prioritization; (4) a list of appropriate stakeholders identified to participate in each study topic; and (5) the projected timeline to complete each study topic.

14 SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, on or before December 1, 2025, the Governor's Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) Subcabinet of the Governor's Executive Council shall submit a report and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the sufficiency of the Subcabinet to accomplish the artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine–based system that: (1) can, for a given set of human–defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; (2) uses machine and human–based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstracts those perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (3) uses model inference to formulate options for information or action.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–801(C) goals of the State and the efficacy of the potential transition of the Subcabinet to a departmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Information Technology.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(c) or independent unit of State governmentUnit of State government"Unit of State government" means an agency or unit of the Executive Branch of State government.Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 3.5–101(f).