Technology

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1894: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind in the State; provide comprehensive information about braille literacy services, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services, including educational programming options; and participate in the development of section 504 plans and individualized education programs. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates braille instruction and literacy support services for blind students, directly enhancing educational access and aligning with IEP/504 requirements.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates provision of assistive technology services and devices for braille literacy, promoting digital accessibility and equity in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Special Education

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3185: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Requires operators of digital asset kiosks to have requisite licenses or registrations; make annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; limit transaction amounts for new consumers; provide disclosures, receipts, and customer service contact information to all consumers; and cooperate with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and applicable law enforcement agencies in the investigation of fraudulent transactions. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to investigate and take enforcement actions against operators. Extends joint liability to businesses or establishments wherein digital asset kiosks are located that are determined to have processed a fraudulent transaction or a transaction for which an operator is found to be liable.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates digital asset kiosks with consumer protections including disclosures, fraud prevention, and operator accountability, aligning with tech consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Tags Consumer Protection

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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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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 2463: RELATING TO CONSUMER PRIVACY.

Establishes the Hawaii Drop and Delete Act to limit the information data brokers collect and sell regarding consumer information. Establishes a deletion mechanism allowing consumers to request data brokers to drop their personal information. Establishes the consumer privacy fund. Establishes a private right of action.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes consumer data deletion rights and privacy fund, strengthening protections against data brokers per Consumer Privacy Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 716: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for health IT grants in FQHCs, rural clinics, and HIV/AIDS centers, directly funding healthcare infrastructure and interoperability.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds for health IT infrastructure grants to implement interoperable health information technologies in healthcare centers, directly advancing technology in healthcare delivery.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1787: 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 decisions and mandates provider review of adverse actions, protecting patient rights per Patient Bill of Rights subject.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI/algorithms in health insurance utilization reviews, requiring provider review of adverse actions. Explicitly limits technology use in decision-making.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 2500: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires a developer of an algorithmic decision system to provide certain disclosures to a deployer and an individual who is or will be affected by a decision made, informed, or influenced by the algorithmic decision system. Provides certain rights and procedures for individuals to access and correct data used by an algorithmic decision system. Requires disclosure requirements for generative artificial intelligence systems. Provides that a developer and deployer of an algorithmic decision system are jointly and severally liable for a violation of any law that results from the deployer's use of the developer's system, under certain conditions. Assigns enforcement responsibilities to the attorney general, including establishing rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates developer disclosures and individual data access rights for AI systems, strengthening data privacy protections within algorithmic decision systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2167: RELATING TO THE HAWAII PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT.

Revises the Hawaii Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act by: (1) Establishing new provisions on telehealth parity, prior authorization timelines, and automated decision systems; (2) Enhancing medical data protection and privacy standards; (3) Expanding the insurance commissioner's enforcement authority; and (4) Improving network adequacy, internal and external appeals procedures, and reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes telehealth parity, sets prior authorization timelines, enhances data privacy, and expands patient rights enforcement - directly advancing access and protections in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnhances medical data privacy standards and regulates automated decision systems, directly aligning with data protection indicators in technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 2563: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours, except for instructional purposes, to begin in the 2027-2028 school year.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans student phone/device use during school hours, directly restricting technology access per its language.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 2387: RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.

Establishes limits on transactions through digital financial asset transaction kiosks. Prohibits (1) the exchanging of United States currency, in an amount greater than $100, from new customers for digital financial assets; (2) any two customers from transacting to the same digital financial asset wallet address; and (3) beginning 1/1/2030, the exchange of United States currency from customers for digital financial assets. Requires operators of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to use blockchain analytics and tracing software to prevent fraud; make certain disclosures; provide receipts to customers; provide full refunds under certain circumstances; and provide live customer service and a dedicated communications line for the Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates blockchain analytics for fraud prevention, enhancing cybersecurity and consumer protection in digital financial transactions through required technology use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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