Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DCCA; AG; Artificial Intelligence; Conversational Artificial Intelligence Services; Disclosures; Suicide; Minors; Unfair or Deceptive Practices; Penalties; Reports
Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to respond to prompts or content associated with, and prevent the production of, suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements and establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-11 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-11 | Latest Action | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
| 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 1546 HD1 SD1 | DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports | in_committee |
| HB 1576 HD1 SD1 | DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption | in_committee |
| HB 1615 HD2 SD1 | HTDC; Office of Marine Affairs; Marine Affairs Task Force; Marine Affairs Coordinator; Reports; Transfer; Consultant; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1616 HD1 SD1 | Agricultural Parks; Disposition; Commercial Activity; Swine; Swine Products | in_committee |