Technology

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 3016: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under the State's data breach notification law. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with this law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAmends breach notification rules to strengthen privacy protections by clarifying definitions and expanding compliance requirements for businesses handling personal data.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1458: RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive revenues earned by major social media platforms to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies corporate tax on social media ad revenue, funds broadband/journalism via new appropriation, strengthening tax base and funding public services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirectly funds broadband expansion and digital equity initiatives via tax on social media ad revenue, aligning with 'expands internet access' and 'promotes digital equity' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Broadband Access Social Media

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 3167: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to procure a third-party consultant to develop a statewide blue economy and ocean technology and innovation strategy. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds development of ocean technology strategy via HTDC, requiring consultant and annual reports. Directly advances tech innovation in blue economy sector.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2052: RELATING TO RIGHT TO REPAIR.

Requires original smartphone manufacturers to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates smartphone manufacturers to provide repair documentation and parts, enabling consumer choice and reducing manufacturer control over device maintenance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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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 · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2772: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

By January 1, 2027, requires each law enforcement agency operating in the State to maintain a publicly available policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers. Adds law enforcement officers to covered public servants who may request any government agency, person, or organization to not make publicly available on the Internet certain covered personal information.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEnables law enforcement officers to restrict public access to personal information, potentially weakening accountability and oversight mechanisms.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects law enforcement officers' personal information from public internet disclosure, advancing data privacy safeguards for covered personal information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Data Privacy Tags Government Transparency

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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 Apr 8, 2026

HB 2114: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

HB 2114 creates the Hawaii Benefits Hub within the state's Office of Enterprise Technology Services to centralize access to human services. It requires the Chief Information Officer to develop and implement a single statewide portal for residents to apply for government benefits, replacing current fragmented systems. The bill appropriates funding for this portal's development and operation, effective July 1, 2030. This directly affects Hawaii residents seeking services like food assistance, healthcare, or housing support by simplifying their application process.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates centralized portal via Office of Enterprise Tech Services, funds development/appropriates $ for state benefits access, directly advancing tech infrastructure for service delivery.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2040: RELATING TO PROTECTION OF MINORS.

Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media operators to protect minors' data privacy via consent and age verification, aligning with consumer protection indicators in tech policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1614: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund for the purpose of financing the State's matching contributions required by federal grants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund to finance state matching for federal tech development grants, directly funding HTDC for technology economic development.95% confidence

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