Technology (Social Media)

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

GM 1354: Informing the Legislature that on July 14, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1753 HD2 SD2 CD2 (ACT 252).

This bill, known as the Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, requires large social media platforms to give users clear and effective ways to permanently delete their accounts and all associated personal data. It applies to platforms with at least one million monthly active users nationwide or those generating $25 million or more in annual revenue. The law mandates that these companies remove all stored information, including sensitive details like browsing history and biometric data, when a user requests account termination. Additionally, the act prohibits deceptive practices that might prevent users from successfully deleting their accounts or their data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by mandating permanent account deletion and removal of sensitive data for large platforms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SCR 42: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A YOUTH DIGITAL SAFETY AND PLATFORM ACCOUNTABILITY WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE TECHNOLOGY-FACILITATED ABUSE IN THE STATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATORY SAFEGUARDS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General to form a working group focused on technology-facilitated abuse affecting youth and vulnerable populations in the state. The group will include representatives from state agencies, domestic violence organizations, and youth commissions to examine issues like digital stalking, spyware use, and nonconsensual image distribution. The working group will assess current laws, evaluate platform safety practices, and develop recommendations for regulatory safeguards and policy changes to protect residents from online abuse. The group is required to submit a report with findings and proposed legislative actions to the Legislature before the 2027 session begins.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates working group to examine technology-facilitated abuse and develop regulatory safeguards, indicating support for protecting youth digital safety and platform accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 41: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A YOUTH DIGITAL SAFETY AND PLATFORM ACCOUNTABILITY WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE TECHNOLOGY-FACILITATED ABUSE IN THE STATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATORY SAFEGUARDS.

This Senate Resolution asks Hawaii's Department of the Attorney General to create a working group focused on technology-facilitated abuse affecting youth and young adults. The group will include representatives from state agencies, domestic violence organizations, and youth commissions to study issues like digital stalking, spyware, and nonconsensual image sharing. The working group will assess current laws, evaluate platform safety practices, and review solutions from other states before submitting recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027. This resolution does not create new laws but establishes a committee to study the problem and propose future policy changes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates working group to examine technology-facilitated abuse and develop regulatory safeguards for youth digital safety, protecting vulnerable populations from harmful tech practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1198: RELATING TO MINORS.

Establishes civil liability for any commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally publishes or distributes materially harmful to minors without following certain age verification requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates age verification for internet content distribution to protect minors, regulating tech companies for consumer safety and aligning with data privacy/consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1458: RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive revenues earned by major social media platforms to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies corporate tax on social media ad revenue, funds broadband/journalism via new appropriation, strengthening tax base and funding public services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirectly funds broadband expansion and digital equity initiatives via tax on social media ad revenue, aligning with 'expands internet access' and 'promotes digital equity' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Broadband Access Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2466: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI/social media literacy education campaign, advancing digital skills curriculum for students while restricting device use to enhance instructional focus.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits electronic device usage during instruction, restricting tech access in schools despite AI literacy education component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2040: RELATING TO PROTECTION OF MINORS.

Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media operators to protect minors' data privacy via consent and age verification, aligning with consumer protection indicators in tech policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2788: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS.

Establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes safeguards, oversight, and penalties for AI interactions with minors, aligning with regulating tech companies for consumer protection and data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1195: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts student cell phone/social media use during instruction, limiting access to align with educational focus rather than advancing educational opportunities.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student social media access during school hours, limiting technology use in educational settings per bill's prohibitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 566: RELATING TO PROTECTION OF MINORS.

Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates parental consent for minors' data processing and age verification, directly enhancing data privacy protections for minors on social media platforms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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