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The Executive AI Framework Directive: What Maryland’s New AI Policy Mandate Means for Tech Contractors

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Sep 23, 2026
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The Executive AI Framework Directive: What Maryland’s New AI Policy Mandate Means for Tech Contractors

By Barry O'Connell

Yesterday, Governor Wes Moore formally released Maryland’s comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Executive Framework—setting a state-level policy directive aimed at governing how state agencies procure, deploy, and monitor automated decision-making and AI tools across state government [Office of Governor Wes Moore Release].

While the public messaging centers on protecting consumer privacy, bias mitigation, and safeguarding citizen data, statehouse IT vendors, consultants, and enterprise software primes need to look directly at the procurement implications.

Maryland is establishing centralized oversight for any agency contract containing algorithmic, predictive, or generative AI components.

Here is where the rubber meets the road.

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