Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DOE; Cell Phone Use; Social Media Education; Artificial Intelligence Literacy; Public Schools
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.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-02 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-02 | Latest Action | Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1782 HD3 SD1 | Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companion Systems; Conversational AI Services; Minors; Regulation; Oversight; Penalties | in_committee |
| HB 2137 HD3 SD1 | Artificial Intelligence; Realistic Digital Imitations; Protections for Individuals; Synthetic Performers; Advertising; Disclosure | in_committee |
| HB 2597 HD1 SD1 | Chief Data Officer; Open Data Portal; Comprehensive Hawaii Data Hub; Artificial Intelligence; Governance Tools; State Departments and Agencies; Artificial Intelligence Chatbot; Appropriation | in_committee |
| SB 3001 SD2 HD2 | DCCA; AG; OCP; Artificial Intelligence; Conversational Artificial Intelligence Services; Disclosures; Protections; Minors; UDAP; Reports | in_committee |
| HB 1574 HD2 SD1 | Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements | in_committee |
| HB 1713 HD1 SD1 | DOE; LUC; School Facilities Authority; School Impact Fees; Repeal; Fair Share Contribution Accounts; Impact Fee Accounts; Educational Contribution Agreements; Transfer; School Facilities Special Fund; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1780 HD1 SD1 | DOE; Student Transportation; School Bus Program; Fares; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1785 HD1 SD1 | DOE; Superintendent; Student Transportation; Penalty; School Bus Fare Revolving Fund | in_committee |