Technology

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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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1613: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity specialist and marketing and branding specialist positions. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity specialist position at HTDC, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities through new role creation and appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 1163: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone. Establishes exemptions for lawful investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, customer proprietary network information, and certain telecommunication carriers. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sale of geolocation/browsing data without consent, strengthening privacy protections as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1061: RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices for the members of the public Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds digital navigator pilot program to provide tech assistance and promote digital equity, directly advancing access and inclusion in technology.95% confidence

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2852: RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Requires the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to adopt rules on digital accessibility for places of public accommodation that are consistent with certain federal regulations. Specifies that a violation of the rules is an unlawful discriminatory practice. Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for a place of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations, or information related thereto, by requiring the use of information and communication technology that is not accessible to the person. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates accessible ICT in public accommodations, advancing digital equity for people with disabilities per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 959: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes the Health Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDs program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for health IT infrastructure grants in FQHCs, rural clinics, and HIV/AIDS centers, directly strengthening healthcare delivery systems and access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill appropriates funds to implement interoperable health information technologies in healthcare facilities, directly advancing health IT infrastructure through funding and program creation.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1045: RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Transfers the broadband duties of the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office. Creates a Hawaii Broadband Infrastructure Special Fund. Disbands the Hawaii Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Requires the Information Technology Steering Committee to oversee and manage public advanced communications technology infrastructure. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates broadband infrastructure fund and transfers oversight to enhance digital equity and access, directly advancing internet infrastructure policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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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 · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1011: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Clarifies that no tax credit is available for renewable energy systems purchased with a grant received under the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases grant funding caps for business programs, allocating state funds to support innovation and manufacturing development without tax credit provisions.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAdds renewable energy systems as eligible expense for manufacturing grants, directly promoting renewable energy investment through funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncreases grant caps and expands eligible expenses for tech business programs, directly advancing technology development through funding and program enhancements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Renewable Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1286: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Prohibits the collection, sale, or disclosure of any driver data that is obtained by a motor vehicle or other connected car service, feature, or application to any third-party without the explicit consent of the owner or lessee of the vehicle. Designates exemptions. Requires any disclosure notification for any data collection to be clear and conspicuous. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits third-party sharing of driver data without consent, mandates clear disclosures, and strengthens data privacy protections for connected vehicle users, aligning with consumer privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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