HB 1753 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

Summary
Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Jul 14, 2026
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What changed between versions

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MINOR
The bill version was updated from Session 1 to Session 2, reflecting a revision in the legislative process. The primary substantive change involves standardizing the capitalization of 'internet protocol' to 'Internet Protocol' within the list of identifiers, ensuring consistent terminology in the definition of personal data.
DEFINITION

Capitalization of 'internet protocol' was changed to 'Internet Protocol' in the list of identifiers to ensure consistent formatting and legal precision.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
54
Key actions
19
Committee
16
Amendments
7
May 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).
upper
May 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
lower
May 6, 2026
Introduced
Report filed.
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Separated Committee Report.
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Floor amendment adopted as amended (CD 2).
upper
May 6, 2026
Introduced
Floor Amendment No. 9 offered.
upper
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Floor amendment adopted as amended CD 2 with none voting no and none excused.
lower
May 6, 2026
Introduced
Floor Amendment No. 5 offered by Rep. Templo.
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 63-26).
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 63-26) as amended in (CD 1).
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Rhoads, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Poepoe, Templo, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Amended
House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 620) in amended form (SD 2).
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3321) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN, JDC.
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 283).
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 676-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
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