Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 3001: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Behavioral Health Administration of the Department of Health containing certain information. Establishes that violations are to be considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI operators to disclose, prevent harm, protect minors, and submit reports - enhancing consumer safety and transparency in AI services per regulatory indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2788: 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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes safeguards, oversight, and penalties for AI interactions with minors, aligning with regulating tech companies for consumer protection and data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 2607: RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.

HB 2607 protects individuals' right to publicity by prohibiting the unauthorized use of a person's likeness or voice in AI-generated deepfakes. The bill directly affects people whose image, voice, or persona could be replicated without consent through artificial intelligence. Its key provision bans creating or distributing AI-generated content that mimics a person's identity for commercial or public purposes without permission. This creates a clear legal barrier against non-consensual deepfake exploitation, focusing on preventing harm rather than regulating AI technology broadly.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits non-consensual AI deepfakes, protecting individuals' privacy rights and regulating AI misuse for consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2211: RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses, including those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement, including the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds for small business tech adoption including AI/digital tools, directly advancing technology enablement per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2591: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal website through the phased development and publishing of an artificial intelligence chatbot and necessary data visualizations on statewide shared data sets to assist the public in navigating the open data portal website and finding information about statewide services across state departments and agencies. Requires the Chief Data Officer to develop a system to evaluate and select for procurement artificial intelligence governance tools for use by state departments and agencies and establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of artificial intelligence use cases and artificial intelligence vendors used by the departments and agencies. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI chatbot development for public data access, advancing government tech services through enhanced open data portal functionality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2953: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes consumer protections and insurer governance requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in certain insurance practices, including health insurance benefit determinations and residential property underwriting decisions. Establishes review, monitoring, recordkeeping, disclosure, rebuttal, and cure requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in certain insurance practices. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates AI in health insurance benefit determinations to ensure transparency and consumer protections, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI in insurance with consumer protections, transparency, and oversight requirements, advancing data privacy and consumer rights in tech use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2212: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in eleventh and twelfth grades, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year as a condition for graduation. Establishes the Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education. Establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for AI education curricula and grant pilot program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI literacy curriculum for grades 11-12 with state funding and grant pilot, expanding educational programs and requiring DOE implementation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI literacy education curriculum development, grants, and advisory council to advance student technology understanding in high schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 639: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors, with certain exemptions. Requires developers that sell, offer for sale, advertise, or make available artificial intelligence chatbots to disclose that their chatbots use artificial intelligence. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure to consumers, preventing deceptive practices and enhancing transparency in AI interactions per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 824: 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 & TaxesFunds AI software for government efficiency, promoting fiscal responsibility through streamlined regulations and reporting.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds for AI software to streamline regulations, directly funding technology advancement for government efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 726: RELATING TO A STATEWIDE DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE AND DECISION INTELLIGENCE CENTER.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for a new data/AI governance center, directly increasing government spending on a state program.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes funding for statewide data/AI governance center to improve data quality and sharing, advancing data governance practices per subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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