Maryland Proposes AI Toy Safety Act Establishing Pre-Market Compliance Framework for AI-Enabled Children's Products

Summary

On February 12, 2026, a bipartisan group of Maryland legislators introduced the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act, proposing a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI-enabled toys sold in the state. The bill covers any device using machine learning, conversational AI, behavioral modeling, or similar computational processes that is marketed to or primarily used by children. The legislation introduces pre-market compliance obligations requiring manufacturers to conduct child safety