Technology (Social Media)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2761: RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

Requires a digital application store provider to verify the age of users, require parental consent for users under sixteen years of age to download or purchase, or make a purchase on, a social media platform, and distribute that information to social media platforms. Requires social media platforms to obtain the age information from digital application store providers, determine whether parental consent has been provided for young persons, and take reasonable steps to identify young person users through their algorithms. Effective 1/1/2077. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits social media platforms from allowing under-16 accounts to protect minors' data privacy, aligning with consumer protection regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1224: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts cell phone use during instruction to protect learning environment and minimize distractions in schools.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits student cell phone/social media use in schools, restricting technology access during instruction per its core mandate.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Social Media

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1753: RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

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)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media platforms to enable account deletion and erase personal data, protecting user privacy per bill's core mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1782: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS.

Establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes regulatory safeguards and oversight for AI systems interacting with minors, aligning with consumer protection in technology regulation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 289: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts student cell phone/social media use during instruction, a clear restriction on educational environment per indicators.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts student internet access (social media) and cell phone use during school, directly limiting technology access as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers Social Media

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