Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 2499: RELATING TO DEMOGRAPHIC DATA.

Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to coordinate the development and maintenance of statewide standards for the collection, management, and reporting of race and ethnicity demographic data by any state or county department, agency, board, or commission. Focuses the use of collected demographic data on areas of public interest and establishes transparency and accountability requirements regarding artificial intelligence systems associated with the collected data. Requires state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions that collect race and ethnicity data to report to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services on meeting federal data collection requirements. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency/accountability for AI systems using demographic data, aligning with data privacy and transparency protections in technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Tags Data Reporting

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2466: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI/social media literacy education campaign, advancing digital skills curriculum for students while restricting device use to enhance instructional focus.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits electronic device usage during instruction, restricting tech access in schools despite AI literacy education component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 546: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Aloha Intelligence Institute at UH to advance AI initiatives, directly supporting higher education infrastructure and research capacity.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes Aloha Intelligence Institute to develop and advance AI initiatives statewide, directly advancing technology through funding and institutional support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1622: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for UH's Aloha Intelligence Institute to advance AI initiatives, directly funding higher education innovation and statewide educational development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill appropriates funds to establish an AI institute for statewide development and advancement, directly advancing AI technology initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3027: RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS.

Establishes patient rights with respect to timely access to specialists and referrals and prior authorization determination timelines. Establishes certain requirements for health carriers for prior authorization determinations. Establishes certain requirements for the use of automated decision support tools for claims determinations and utilization review. Requires health carriers to establish certain safeguards for protected health information. Establishes certain reporting requirements for network adequacy. Establishes certain provider protections. Expands the Insurance Commissioner's enforcement authority.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes patient rights for timely specialist access and prior authorization timelines, strengthening patient protections in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates safeguards for protected health information when using automated decision tools, directly protecting data privacy under technology regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Telehealth Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 487: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.

Appropriate funds to the legislative reference bureau to procure artificial intelligence software and analytic services to streamline state law and regulations. Requires a report to the legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for AI tools to streamline government operations, promoting fiscal efficiency and responsible budget management through enhanced regulatory analysis.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI software for government efficiency, directly advancing technology use through appropriations as per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2281: RELATING TO THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH CARE.

Requires health care providers using artificial intelligence (AI) in patient interactions to disclose to the patient that the patient is interacting with artificial intelligence. Requires health care providers using AI in making consequential decisions relating to the patient to provide certain notice and statements to the patient; maintain a qualified AI oversight personnel who shall be a natural person that reviews, evaluates, and validates or overrides AI outputs; monitor and conduct regular performance evaluations of their AI systems; implement procedures to address identified deficiencies; and maintain certain records. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. Implementation effective 7/1/2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AI disclosure and human oversight in patient interactions, protecting patient rights through transparency and review of consequential decisions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure and human oversight in healthcare, promoting transparency and patient safety in AI applications per bill's requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 2137: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Prohibits certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates disclosure of AI-generated content and synthetic performers, establishes civil remedies for harm, aligning with consumer protection in digital rights and data privacy policies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1384: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes the Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. Requires an action plan and reports to the Governor and Legislature by certain dates. Establishes positions. Authorizes the hiring of consultants to assist the advisory council. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes AI Advisory Council with funding, action plans, and reporting requirements, indicating proactive policy development for AI advancement and governance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1676: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force to develop guidelines and recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in state public education. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for AI in Education Task Force, directly funding a new program per bill's appropriation clause90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes AI in Education Task Force with funding to develop guidelines for AI use in public schools, enhancing tech integration and procurement standards in education.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes AI task force, mandates vendor documentation, and appropriates funds for AI in education guidelines, promoting responsible AI adoption.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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