Technology

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2135: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

SB 2135 creates a new criminal offense for sharing someone's intimate images without their consent. It directly affects individuals whose private photos or videos are distributed online or otherwise without permission. The key provision defines this act as a punishable offense, establishing legal consequences for perpetrators. The bill is currently pending before the LBT committee, having been referred for review after its initial introduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates criminal offense for nonconsensual intimate image distribution, protecting victim privacy rights under criminal justice framework95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by criminalizing nonconsensual intimate image sharing, directly protecting digital rights and personal data online.90% confidence

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2669: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

SB 2669 establishes the Hawaii Benefits Hub within the state's Office of Enterprise Technology Services to centralize access to human services programs. The bill appropriates funding to create this hub, which aims to streamline how residents apply for and access benefits like food assistance, housing support, and healthcare. It directly affects Hawaii residents seeking state human services by simplifying the application process through a single digital platform. The key mechanism is consolidating multiple benefit programs under one coordinated system managed by the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates Hawaii Benefits Hub to streamline access to healthcare benefits alongside food/housing assistance, improving application access per summary.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Hawaii Benefits Hub to streamline access to housing support programs, directly facilitating application for existing housing assistance within social services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds Hawaii Benefits Hub via Office of Enterprise Tech Services to create centralized digital platform for human services applications, directly advancing tech-driven service delivery.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 640: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI transparency disclosure to prevent deceptive practices, aligning with consumer protection regulations for digital interactions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2923: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence Safety and Regulation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies in the State. Prohibits the deployment of artificial intelligence products in the State unless affirmative proof establishing the product's safety is submitted to the Office. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes regulatory office requiring AI safety proof before deployment, aligning with consumer protection through oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2304: RELATING TO IDENTITY THEFT.

SB 2304 would expand the definition of identity theft to explicitly include fraudulent impersonation or false depictions using artificial intelligence or materially deceptive media. This bill directly affects individuals who commit such identity theft offenses by adding new methods to the legal definition. The bill is currently pending in committee (deferred by the LBT committee on January 30, 2026) and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands identity theft definition to include AI impersonation, strengthening data privacy protections against tech-enabled fraud and deceptive media misuse.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 3016: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under the State's data breach notification law. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with this law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAmends breach notification rules to strengthen privacy protections by clarifying definitions and expanding compliance requirements for businesses handling personal data.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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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)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies corporate tax on social media ad revenue, funds broadband/journalism via new appropriation, strengthening tax base and funding public services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirectly funds broadband expansion and digital equity initiatives via tax on social media ad revenue, aligning with 'expands internet access' and 'promotes digital equity' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Broadband Access Social Media

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 3167: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to procure a third-party consultant to develop a statewide blue economy and ocean technology and innovation strategy. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds development of ocean technology strategy via HTDC, requiring consultant and annual reports. Directly advances tech innovation in blue economy sector.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2052: RELATING TO RIGHT TO REPAIR.

Requires original smartphone manufacturers to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates smartphone manufacturers to provide repair documentation and parts, enabling consumer choice and reducing manufacturer control over device maintenance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 2499: RELATING TO DEMOGRAPHIC DATA.

Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to coordinate the development and maintenance of statewide standards for the collection, management, and reporting of race and ethnicity demographic data by any state or county department, agency, board, or commission. Focuses the use of collected demographic data on areas of public interest and establishes transparency and accountability requirements regarding artificial intelligence systems associated with the collected data. Requires state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions that collect race and ethnicity data to report to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services on meeting federal data collection requirements. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency/accountability for AI systems using demographic data, aligning with data privacy and transparency protections in technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Tags Data Reporting

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