Technology

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1998: RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Establishes it as an unlawful discriminatory practice for a place of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of information related to their services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations by requiring use of information and communication technology that is not accessible to the person. Establishes exceptions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates accessible ICT for disabled patrons in public accommodations, advancing digital equity as part of civil rights enforcement.75% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2761: RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

Requires a digital application store provider to verify the age of users, require parental consent for users under sixteen years of age to download or purchase, or make a purchase on, a social media platform, and distribute that information to social media platforms. Requires social media platforms to obtain the age information from digital application store providers, determine whether parental consent has been provided for young persons, and take reasonable steps to identify young person users through their algorithms. Effective 1/1/2077. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits social media platforms from allowing under-16 accounts to protect minors' data privacy, aligning with consumer protection regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1037: RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.

Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes the Consumer Privacy Special Fund to be administered by the Department of the Attorney General. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes regulatory framework for consumer data protection with penalties and dedicated funding, directly strengthening privacy rights and consumer oversight of tech data handling.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1224: 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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts cell phone use during instruction to protect learning environment and minimize distractions in schools.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits student cell phone/social media use in schools, restricting technology access during instruction per its core mandate.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Social Media

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1753: RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media platforms to enable account deletion and erase personal data, protecting user privacy per bill's core mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1782: 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. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes regulatory safeguards and oversight for AI systems interacting with minors, aligning with consumer protection in technology regulation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2036: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Prohibits surveillance pricing, or differential pricing based on information collected with electronic surveillance technology. Deems surveillance pricing an unfair and deceptive practice. Provides certain exemptions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits surveillance pricing using electronic surveillance tech, deeming it unfair/deceptive. Directly regulates tech company data practices for consumer protection, aligning with privacy and anti-exploitation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2502: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to respond to prompts or content associated with, and prevent the production of, suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements and establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates disclosures, harm prevention protocols, minor protections, and reporting for AI services - directly regulating AI to enhance consumer safety and privacy, aligning with tech regulation for protection.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1299: RELATING TO TOURISM.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish and implement projects to assist small businesses related to the tourism sector with technology enablement. Requires HTDC to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds technology enablement projects for tourism small businesses, directly advancing tech adoption in sector through HTDC implementation and appropriations.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1496: RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for places of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of, or information related to, their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions. Clarifies that a facility is considered a place of public accommodation regardless of whether its presence in the State is physical or digital. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires public accommodations to provide accessible ICT for disabled individuals, promoting digital equity and accessibility standards per civil rights framework.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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