Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2466: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI/social media literacy education campaign, advancing digital skills curriculum for students while restricting device use to enhance instructional focus.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits electronic device usage during instruction, restricting tech access in schools despite AI literacy education component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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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)

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI music on streaming platforms (Part I), restricting AI use; agricultural funding (Part II) is secondary. Primary restriction indicates opposition stance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2768: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for purposes of decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. Requires a licensed health care provider to review all adverse actions by the health carrier.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts AI in insurance utilization reviews and mandates licensed provider review of adverse actions, strengthening patient rights protection under Patient Bill of Rights.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI use in health insurance decisions, requiring human review for adverse actions, directly limiting technology application in this sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1787: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for purposes of decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. Requires a licensed health care provider to review all adverse actions by the health carrier.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts AI in insurance decisions and mandates provider review of adverse actions, protecting patient rights per Patient Bill of Rights subject.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI/algorithms in health insurance utilization reviews, requiring provider review of adverse actions. Explicitly limits technology use in decision-making.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth Artificial Intelligence

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