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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 2387: RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.

Establishes limits on transactions through digital financial asset transaction kiosks. Prohibits (1) the exchanging of United States currency, in an amount greater than $100, from new customers for digital financial assets; (2) any two customers from transacting to the same digital financial asset wallet address; and (3) beginning 1/1/2030, the exchange of United States currency from customers for digital financial assets. Requires operators of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to use blockchain analytics and tracing software to prevent fraud; make certain disclosures; provide receipts to customers; provide full refunds under certain circumstances; and provide live customer service and a dedicated communications line for the Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates blockchain analytics for fraud prevention, enhancing cybersecurity and consumer protection in digital financial transactions through required technology use.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 192: REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS.

This bill asks the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission to study whether current state anti-discrimination laws cover decisions made by computer algorithms and automated systems. The Commission would examine if existing rules can handle discrimination claims involving artificial intelligence used in hiring, housing, credit, and public benefits. The study will also look at legal challenges, whether new guidance is needed, and if a complaint process should be created for these types of cases. The Commission must submit its findings and any suggested laws to the Legislature before the 2027 session begins. This is a non-binding request for analysis rather than a law that changes rules immediately.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill examines algorithmic discrimination in housing decisions, potentially strengthening tenant protections against automated bias in housing access.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill examines if anti-discrimination laws cover algorithmic decisions in hiring, protecting workers from AI-based discrimination and strengthening employment rights.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill seeks to examine and potentially strengthen anti-discrimination protections for algorithmic decision systems, promoting digital equity and consumer protection in AI applications.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 182: REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS.

This bill asks the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission to study whether current state anti-discrimination laws apply to decisions made by artificial intelligence and automated systems. The Commission would examine how these technologies are used in areas like hiring, housing, and lending to determine if existing rules can address potential bias or discrimination. The study will also look at legal challenges in handling complaints, whether new guidance is needed, and if a specific process for reporting algorithmic discrimination should be created. The Commission must submit its findings and any recommendations for new laws to the legislature before the 2027 session begins. This resolution does not change any laws directly but initiates an official review to ensure civil rights protections remain effective in the digital age.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill examines whether anti-discrimination laws apply to AI systems in housing decisions, potentially strengthening tenant protections against algorithmic bias.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill examines AI systems for discrimination in hiring, protecting workers' rights against algorithmic bias in employment decisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital equity by examining how AI systems affect civil rights, ensuring technology doesn't discriminate and protecting vulnerable populations from algorithmic bias.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 8, 2026

HCR 55: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO UTILIZE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MITIGATE TRAFFIC AND IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY IN THE STATE.

This House Concurrent Resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Transportation and the City and County of Honolulu to explore using artificial intelligence to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety. The measure is based on concerns about rising traffic fatalities and congestion in Hawaii, noting that other states are already using AI for traffic management. It requests that these agencies submit a report within 20 days assessing the feasibility of integrating AI technologies into existing traffic systems. The resolution does not mandate immediate implementation but asks for a study to evaluate how AI could be applied to current infrastructure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly encourages adoption of AI technology for traffic mitigation and safety improvements, demonstrating clear support for advancing technology applications in public infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges DOT and Honolulu to use AI to reduce traffic and improve road safety, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure and safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 8, 2026

HR 51: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO UTILIZE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MITIGATE TRAFFIC AND IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY IN THE STATE.

This House Resolution urges Hawaii's Department of Transportation and Honolulu's transportation departments to explore using artificial intelligence to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety. It highlights concerns about rising traffic fatalities and congestion while noting that other states are already using AI for traffic management. The resolution requests that these agencies submit a report within 20 days assessing existing technologies and the feasibility of integrating AI systems into current infrastructure. This measure does not mandate implementation but asks agencies to evaluate and report on the potential for adopting AI-driven traffic solutions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly urges adoption of AI for traffic mitigation and safety improvements, demonstrating clear support for advancing technology applications in public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges DOT to use AI to improve road safety and reduce traffic, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure and safety.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1496: RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for places of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of, or information related to, their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions. Clarifies that a facility is considered a place of public accommodation regardless of whether its presence in the State is physical or digital. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires public accommodations to provide accessible ICT for disabled individuals, promoting digital equity and accessibility standards per civil rights framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2057: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds via grant-in-aid to Honolulu IT for DMV system upgrade, directly allocating budget resources for government service enhancement.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds IT system upgrade for DMV operations, directly supporting technology infrastructure through appropriation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds DMV system upgrade for vehicle registration/licensing, directly supporting transportation infrastructure management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1797: RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.

Requires an automated vehicle used by a motor carrier to transport passengers commercially to have a human supervisor present in the vehicle. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the training of supervisors for autonomous vehicles. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes income tax credit for supervisor training, providing tax relief and incentivizing workforce development within fiscal policy framework.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRequires human supervisor in autonomous vehicles, restricting full autonomy deployment per bill's mandate.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates human supervisors for autonomous vehicle safety and incentivizes supervisor training via tax credit, enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1343: 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBans student phone use during school hours, restricting device access as a school policy.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans student phone/device use in schools, restricting technology access during educational hours.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1277: RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET.

HB 1277 sets a $1,000 daily transaction limit for purchases made through digital financial asset kiosks, directly affecting users of these automated machines. The bill requires kiosks to enforce this cap on all transactions involving digital assets like cryptocurrencies. It is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000 (though this date appears to be a placeholder, as it is far in the future). The measure is currently under review by the committee with a recommendation to pass it with amendments.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes $1,000 daily transaction limit on digital asset kiosks, restricting user access to cryptocurrency transactions and limiting digital financial service usage.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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