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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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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 59: RELATING TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides means of civil enforcement.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits discriminatory algorithmic employment decisions (e.g., hiring/promotions), protecting workers' rights from AI bias in workplace practices.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI systems to prevent discrimination, requiring transparency, notices, and enforcement - aligns with consumer protection in tech regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2967: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes consumer protection requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in consumer interactions and consequential decisions, including disclosures, documentation, and a right to correction, appeal, and human review. Makes certain violations an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Requires risk management and impact assessments for high-risk artificial intelligence systems. Requires incident reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI use for consumer protection via disclosures, risk assessments, and incident reporting, aligning with data privacy and consumer safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 863: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 863 allocates state funds to the Department of Education specifically for teacher-requested classroom supplies, such as books, art materials, or technology. This bill directly affects public school teachers and students in K-12 classrooms, as it provides resources based on educators' identified needs. The key mechanism is a direct appropriation of funds, requiring the Department of Education to distribute these resources to schools upon request. The bill takes effect on July 1, 3000, as stated in the official abstract. It passed committee with amendments in February 2025, moving forward in the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates state funds for K-12 classroom supplies, increasing education budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds for teacher-requested classroom supplies (books, tech, art), directly supporting K-12 educators and students' resource needs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates state funds for teacher-requested technology supplies in K-12 classrooms, directly advancing educational technology access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2121: RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official announcement broadcast via television or the Internet during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires a news media outlet to display the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window during broadcasts of official emergency announcements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires ASL interpreters in internet broadcasts for emergency announcements, promoting digital accessibility and equity in technology communications.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1205: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds for the workforce development council to incorporate and implement a framework for the workforce diversification and expansion of the defense-related workforce in fields such as information technology, cybersecurity, intelligence, data science, and advanced manufacturing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for workforce development council, directly funding a public service program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds to expand defense-related workforce in IT, cybersecurity, and data science fields per summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1681: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

HB 1681 creates a new criminal offense for sharing intimate images without the person's consent. It directly affects individuals who distribute such images without permission, making this act a punishable offense. The key provision establishes specific penalties for this nonconsensual distribution, targeting a clear privacy violation. The bill focuses on defining and penalizing this specific behavior to protect individuals' privacy rights. (This is a substantive policy change, not a procedural measure.)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates criminal penalty for nonconsensual intimate image distribution, protecting privacy rights as civil rights enforcement within criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill directly protects data privacy by criminalizing nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, a core aspect of digital rights and privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Tags Privacy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 992: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish state goals and implement projects to promote economic diversification through innovation and technology. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Accelerator and Small Business Training Programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to SBIR, MAP, and training programs, directly funding economic development initiatives under fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds to SBIR, Accelerator, and tech innovation programs for economic diversification through technology development, directly advancing tech policy goals.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2076: RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.

SB 2076 updates state law to protect individuals' publicity rights by adding "digital replica" to the legal definition of "likeness." This means people can prevent unauthorized digital copies of their appearance or voice from being created or distributed without permission. The bill amends existing publicity rights law to specifically address new technology that generates realistic digital representations. It will take effect on January 1, 2077.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAdds 'digital replica' to publicity rights law to prevent unauthorized deepfakes, protecting individuals' digital likeness privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2377: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities as a class C felony. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies property damage to critical infrastructure as a felony, expanding criminalization of property offenses85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands critical infrastructure to include broadband networks, protecting internet infrastructure and enhancing cybersecurity safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Broadband Access Telecommunications

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