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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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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1277: RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET.

HB 1277 sets a $1,000 daily transaction limit for purchases made through digital financial asset kiosks, directly affecting users of these automated machines. The bill requires kiosks to enforce this cap on all transactions involving digital assets like cryptocurrencies. It is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000 (though this date appears to be a placeholder, as it is far in the future). The measure is currently under review by the committee with a recommendation to pass it with amendments.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes $1,000 daily transaction limit on digital asset kiosks, restricting user access to cryptocurrency transactions and limiting digital financial service usage.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1797: RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.

Requires an automated vehicle used by a motor carrier to transport passengers commercially to have a human supervisor present in the vehicle. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the training of supervisors for autonomous vehicles. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes income tax credit for supervisor training, providing tax relief and incentivizing workforce development within fiscal policy framework.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRequires human supervisor in autonomous vehicles, restricting full autonomy deployment per bill's mandate.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates human supervisors for autonomous vehicle safety and incentivizes supervisor training via tax credit, enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Autonomous Vehicles Driver Licensing

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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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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1195: 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 ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts student cell phone/social media use during instruction, limiting access to align with educational focus rather than advancing educational opportunities.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student social media access during school hours, limiting technology use in educational settings per bill's prohibitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2768: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for purposes of decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. Requires a licensed health care provider to review all adverse actions by the health carrier.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts AI in insurance utilization reviews and mandates licensed provider review of adverse actions, strengthening patient rights protection under Patient Bill of Rights.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI use in health insurance decisions, requiring human review for adverse actions, directly limiting technology application in this sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1665: RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.

Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the Legislature pertaining to the offense of terroristic threatening in the first degree. Expands the definition of "terroristic threatening" to include any form of written or electronic communication. Includes additional protected classes that designate the offense of terroristic threatening in the first degree as a class B felony. Amends the offense of obstructing government operations to include obstructing the performance of a governmental function by an educational worker acting in an official capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of online threats against protected groups, increasing penalties to Class B felony, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of expanded criminalization.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyExpands criminal penalties for social media posts under 'terroristic threatening,' restricting online expression and electronic communications.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1264: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

SB 1264 requires the state Board of Education to create a policy banning student use of phones and other electronic devices during all school hours. This directly affects public school students and educators across the state, as schools would need to implement and enforce this rule. The key provision mandates the Board to adopt a specific policy, not a general guideline, to prohibit devices while students are in class or on school grounds during instructional time. The bill does not specify penalties or exceptions, focusing solely on the requirement for the Board to establish the rule.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates ban on student devices during school hours, restricting access to technology in classrooms and limiting educational tools per bill's key provision.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans student phone/device use in schools during instruction, restricting technology access per bill's key provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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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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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1303: 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 instructional hours per bill's explicit mandate.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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