Algorithmic Decision Systems – Procurement and Discriminatory Acts
What this bill does
Requiring a State unit to purchase a product or service that is or contains an algorithmic decision system that adheres to responsible artificial intelligence standards; specifying content included in responsible artificial intelligence standards as avoidance of harm, commitment to transparency and fairness, and an evaluation of the system's impact and potential risks; and altering the definition of 'discriminatory act' used in certain provisions of human relations law to include acts performed through algorithmic decision systems.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dove, Spencer | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Foulds, James | University of Maryland, Baltimore County | Oral |
| FAV | Janeja, Vandana | University of Maryland, Baltimore County | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Caucus, MD Latino | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Hill, Delegate Hilllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hill, Terri | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Maryland Stands Up! Inc | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kasemeyer, Pam | Schwartz, Metz & Wise, P.A. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Written (PDF) |