Technology

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 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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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 289: 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, a clear restriction on educational environment per indicators.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts student internet access (social media) and cell phone use during school, directly limiting technology access as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers Social Media

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