Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 8, 2026.
DCCA; Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; DOH; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companions; Disclosures; Protections; Minors; UDAP; Reports.
Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Behavioral Health Administration of the Department of Health containing certain information. Establishes that violations are to be considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (CD1)
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-05-08 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-05-08 | Latest Action | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |