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Maryland Nonconsensual Pornography Deepfake Expansion (SB 360)

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Overview

Expands Maryland's revenge porn statute to cover AI-generated and computer-generated sexual imagery. Strengthens civil remedies for victims of synthetic intimate images.

This is an AI-specific state law.

Maryland AI regulation guide lists every tracked rule for this jurisdiction with timelines and obligation tallies.

Who this applies to

This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.

AI categories covered

  • Consumer-facing AI

Specific AI use cases:

  • Content generation

What this requires you to do

  • Prohibited practices

    Prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.

  • Consent required

    Obtain consent. Get explicit permission from individuals before collecting or using their data with AI.

    Obligation explainer: Consent

Enforcement and penalties

Criminal: up to 2 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine. Civil damages also available.

This regulation includes a private right of action, which means individuals can file lawsuits directly. This significantly increases litigation risk.

Legislative history

How this law got here

  1. Latest

    effective

    Takes effect

  2. signed

    Signed by Governor Moore

    Earliest

Source

Read the full text

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0360?ys=2025RS

Last verified: April 9, 2026

Always verify current language and amendments at the official source.

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