Establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund in Maryland to address harm from social media and algorithms.

The bill establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund in Maryland, which will be used to address harm to children from social media and algorithms. The fund will be financed by settlements or judgments against technology companies for violations of state law. The Secretary of Health will develop goals, objectives, and performance indicators for the fund, and administer a grant program for distribution to programs addressing mental and physical health impacts, prevention services, and research. The fund is a special, non-lapsing fund, and interest earnings will accrue to the fund.

Establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund in Maryland to address harm from social media and algorithms.

The bill establishes the Algorithmic Addiction Fund in Maryland, which will be used to address harm to children from social media and algorithms. The fund will be financed by settlements or judgments against technology companies for violations of state law. The Secretary of Health will develop goals, objectives, and performance indicators for the fund, and administer a grant program for distribution to programs addressing mental and physical health impacts, prevention services, and research. The fund is a special, non-lapsing fund, and interest earnings will accrue to the fund.