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Technology

Every technology bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
30
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Kirstin Kahaloa
80% support rate
Top opponent
Diamond Garcia
22% support rate
Ranked legislators
6
5 support · 1 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving technology in Hawaii

Legislators moving technology in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Kirstin Kahaloa
Kirstin Kahaloa House · District 6
D
Strong +
80% 22
Mark Hashem
Mark Hashem House · District 19
D
Strong +
80% 21
Della Belatti
Della Belatti House · District 26
D
Strong +
80% 20
Mahina Poepoe
Mahina Poepoe House · District 13
D
Strong +
80% 25
Gregg Takayama
Gregg Takayama House · District 34
D
Support
78% 27
Diamond Garcia
Diamond Garcia House · District 42
R
Oppose
22% 28
Showing 21–30 of 30 bills

All technology bills

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)
passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1562: RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project that will enable the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to develop and make publicly available a digital platform designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1635: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Makes broadcast and streaming platform productions and commercial advertisement productions with Internet-only distribution eligible to receive the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2037: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the aggregate cap on credits allowed in any given year for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit from $50,000,000 to $60,000,000. Extends the sunset of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2038. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2410: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

HB 2410 allocates state funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) to support its existing programs. The bill provides financial resources for HTDC's current initiatives but does not create new policies or directly affect specific businesses or residents. It was introduced on January 27, 2026, and referred to the Economic Development and Finance committees for review. This is a funding measure, not a substantive policy change.
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2357: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or otherwise making available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist. Makes violations an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1798: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2502: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to respond to prompts or content associated with, and prevent the production of, suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements and establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1968: RELATING TO PERMITTING.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with a county selected by the Department, to develop an artificial intelligence-assisted pre-compliance intake pilot platform, subject to a matching funds requirement for the county. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a policy or metric to measure the success of the pilot platform. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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