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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2953: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes consumer protections and insurer governance requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in certain insurance practices, including health insurance benefit determinations and residential property underwriting decisions. Establishes review, monitoring, recordkeeping, disclosure, rebuttal, and cure requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in certain insurance practices. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates AI in health insurance benefit determinations to ensure transparency and consumer protections, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI in insurance with consumer protections, transparency, and oversight requirements, advancing data privacy and consumer rights in tech use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2212: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in eleventh and twelfth grades, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year as a condition for graduation. Establishes the Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education. Establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for AI education curricula and grant pilot program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI literacy curriculum for grades 11-12 with state funding and grant pilot, expanding educational programs and requiring DOE implementation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI literacy education curriculum development, grants, and advisory council to advance student technology understanding in high schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 170: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.

Proposes to amend the Hawaii State Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes constitutional right to own internet data, strengthening privacy protections and data ownership under technology policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1371: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM.

Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClarifies funding for telecom access for print disabilities, expanding digital equity and access to technology services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2493: RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSETS.

Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Division of Financial Institutions and Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to conduct a two-year study to gather data on how to establish a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoin digital assets. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds for a two-year study to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoin digital assets, supporting structured development in digital assets.85% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3166: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent Advanced Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Specialist position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent Marketing and Branding Specialist position within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity specialist position within HTDC, directly supporting cybersecurity efforts as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2410: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

HB 2410 allocates state funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) to support its existing programs. The bill provides financial resources for HTDC's current initiatives but does not create new policies or directly affect specific businesses or residents. It was introduced on January 27, 2026, and referred to the Economic Development and Finance committees for review. This is a funding measure, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to HTDC for existing programs, directly supporting budget appropriations without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates state funds to HTDC for existing tech development programs, aligning with funding as a support indicator without new policy changes.85% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1445: RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.

Establishes a two-year digital youth mental health platform pilot project under which the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health shall develop and make publicly available a digital platform providing tools and resources designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds for a digital youth mental health platform pilot, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds and develops a digital platform for youth mental health services, directly advancing technology use in public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 639: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors, with certain exemptions. Requires developers that sell, offer for sale, advertise, or make available artificial intelligence chatbots to disclose that their chatbots use artificial intelligence. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure to consumers, preventing deceptive practices and enhancing transparency in AI interactions per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 513: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Expands the existing renewable energy technologies tax credit to cover claims made after 2025 for solar energy systems integrating battery storage or existing systems that are retrofitted to include battery storage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renewable energy tax credit for solar+battery systems, providing tax relief and incentivizing green infrastructure investment under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for solar+battery storage, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and grid resilience per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for solar+battery storage, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through infrastructure incentives.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands tax credits for solar battery storage systems, directly funding renewable energy technology infrastructure through financial incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Resilience Energy Storage Solar

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