Technology

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2591: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal website through the phased development and publishing of an artificial intelligence chatbot and necessary data visualizations on statewide shared data sets to assist the public in navigating the open data portal website and finding information about statewide services across state departments and agencies. Requires the Chief Data Officer to develop a system to evaluate and select for procurement artificial intelligence governance tools for use by state departments and agencies and establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of artificial intelligence use cases and artificial intelligence vendors used by the departments and agencies. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI chatbot development for public data access, advancing government tech services through enhanced open data portal functionality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1011: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Clarifies that no tax credit is available for renewable energy systems purchased with a grant received under the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases grant funding caps for business programs, allocating state funds to support innovation and manufacturing development without tax credit provisions.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAdds renewable energy systems as eligible expense for manufacturing grants, directly promoting renewable energy investment through funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncreases grant caps and expands eligible expenses for tech business programs, directly advancing technology development through funding and program enhancements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Renewable Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1286: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Prohibits the collection, sale, or disclosure of any driver data that is obtained by a motor vehicle or other connected car service, feature, or application to any third-party without the explicit consent of the owner or lessee of the vehicle. Designates exemptions. Requires any disclosure notification for any data collection to be clear and conspicuous. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits third-party sharing of driver data without consent, mandates clear disclosures, and strengthens data privacy protections for connected vehicle users, aligning with consumer privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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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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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2049: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers from using biometric surveillance technology in the State unless certain conditions are met.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits biometric surveillance use by law enforcement, protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits law enforcement use of biometric surveillance tech, restricting a specific technology application to protect privacy and prevent misuse.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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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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