Technology

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 665: RELATING TO DATA SHARING.

HB 665 establishes a data sharing and governance working group within the state's Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop policies and best practices for sharing government data across agencies. The bill appropriates funds to support this group's work, which will help state agencies improve how they handle and share data. This bill directly affects state agencies that manage public data, as it creates a formal process for coordinating data sharing efforts. The key mechanism is the creation of this dedicated working group with dedicated funding, rather than changing existing data laws.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds working group to develop data sharing policies, enhancing government data governance which supports data privacy and management practices.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2003: RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.

Establishes limits on transactions through digital financial asset transaction kiosks. Requires operators of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to use blockchain analytics and tracing software to prevent fraud; make certain disclosures; provide receipts to customers; provide full refunds under certain circumstances; and provide live customer service and a dedicated communications line for the Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes transaction limits, mandatory fraud prevention software, and operator disclosures on digital kiosks, restricting their operations rather than advancing technology.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 935: RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices to residents.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds digital navigator program to provide tech assistance and expand access to devices, directly supporting digital equity and internet access.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1544: RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SCHOOLS.

Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits wireless device use in schools, restricting technology access during educational hours. Directly limits technology use as per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 557: RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.

Extends the sunset date of Act 107, SLH 2023, which allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system, until 12/31/2026. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends telehealth reimbursement until 2026, maintaining access to virtual healthcare services and supporting continued patient access to care.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends telehealth reimbursement via interactive telecom systems, maintaining funding for tech-enabled healthcare access without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Telecommunications

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2320: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Program to create career pipelines in the fields of agriculture and agricultural technology. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes AgTech career pathways program with DOE collaboration, appropriates funds for educational pipeline development, directly advancing K-12/higher education opportunities in agricultural fields.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates agtech career pathways with DLIR collaboration, funding workforce development in agriculture sector to advance employment opportunities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AgTech career pathways via University of Hawaii collaboration, directly advancing agricultural technology sector through program development and appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2357: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or otherwise making available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist. Makes violations an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI music on streaming platforms (Part I), restricting AI use; agricultural funding (Part II) is secondary. Primary restriction indicates opposition stance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3329: RELATING TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY.

Prohibits state and county boards from considering written testimony submitted by an individual member of the public unless the written testimony includes certain information necessary for the board to verify the authenticity of the testimony and communicate with the testifier. Prohibits boards from disclosing any personal information obtained through written public testimony, except the name of the testifier, unless authorized by the testifier. Requires each house of the Legislature to adopt or amend rules to apply the written public testimony verification process to certain hearings conducted by its standing committees. Effective 1/1/2028.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects personal information in public testimony by prohibiting disclosure except names, aligning with data privacy safeguards under technology policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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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 Jan 28, 2026

HB 2013: RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan that includes the use of safety technologies for all public housing statewide. Requires the Authority to adopt policies that protect civil liberties and safeguard data and engage with public housing residents regarding the use of safety technologies. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for public housing safety plan, directly funding a public service program under state budget.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates safety plan with privacy protections for public housing residents and appropriates funds, strengthening tenant safety and housing program integrity.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data safeguarding policies and funds safety technologies in public housing, directly advancing privacy protections and tech implementation per bill's requirements.95% confidence

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