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This bill amends Maryland's criminal law to specifically address identity fraud involving artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake representations, which are defined as realistic images or recordings of people created or altered by technology. The bill makes it illegal to knowingly and willfully use AI or deepfakes with fraudulent intent to impersonate someone, falsely depict them, or claim to represent them to defraud, mislead, or cause harm. It also prohibits using AI or deepfakes to create or distribute false records with the intent to cause harm, induce someone to provide personal identifying information, or obtain a benefit. Violations involving AI and deepfakes are categorized as felonies, with penalties increasing based on the number of victims, ranging from up to 5 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine for one victim to up to 10 years imprisonment and a $15,000 fine for two or more victims. The bill also establishes that victims of such AI or deepfake-related identity fraud can bring civil lawsuits seeking injunctions and other relief. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0184?ys=2026RS