SB 1163 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO PRIVACY.

Summary

Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone. Establishes exemptions for lawful investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, customer proprietary network information, and certain telecommunication carriers. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB1163_SD1 → SB1163_SD2 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update administrative metadata, including the sponsor's name, version number, and effective dates. The most significant substantive change is the redefinition of 'precise location' from a radius of one mile to a radius of 1,850 feet, which narrows the scope of data considered precise and likely alters how the law applies to location tracking.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by redefining the threshold for 'precise location' data from a large geographic area (one mile) to a much smaller, specific distance (1,850 feet).

DEFINITION

Changed the definition of 'precise location' from a radius of one mile to a radius of 1,850 feet.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill version number from SD1 to SD2.

Changed the bill sponsor name from Megan O'Brien-Rene to Amy Vickers.

TIMELINE

Updated the bill's effective dates and revision history.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 143) in amended form (SD 2).

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2112) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.

upper

Jan 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to LBT, CPN.

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

8 primary · 0 co-sponsors