All Roll Calls
Yes: 143 • No: 1
HawaiiHB 17532025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
Sponsored By: Shirley Ann Templo (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Social Media PlatformsUser AccountsPersonal InformationSensitive Personal InformationDeletionDeceptive PracticesCPN, JDC
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Shirley Ann Templo
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Della Au Belatti
Democratic • House
Cory M. Chun
Democratic • House
Diamond Garcia
Republican • House
Joe Gedeon
Republican • House
Ikaika Hussey
Democratic • House
Greggor Ilagan
Democratic • House
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Democratic • House
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Matthias Kusch
Democratic • House
Nicole E. Lowen
Democratic • House
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Scot Z. Matayoshi
Democratic • House
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Dee Morikawa
Democratic • House
Ikaika Olds
Democratic • House
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
Julie Reyes Oda
Republican • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Jenna Takenouchi
Democratic • House
Adrian K. Tam
Democratic • House
David A. Tarnas
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/14/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/7/2026
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
House vote • 3/10/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 2/20/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA...
Yes: 50 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Templo, Pierick.
4/20/2026HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
4/20/2026SenateReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
4/17/2026SenateHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/16/2026HouseReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/14/2026SenateReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 620) in amended form (SD 2).
4/14/2026HouseReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3769) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
4/10/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
4/10/2026SenateThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
4/7/2026SenateThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
4/1/2026SenateReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3321) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
3/30/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
3/30/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
3/24/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 03-24-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
3/18/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
3/13/2026SenateReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 283).
3/12/2026SenatePassed First Reading.
3/12/2026SenateReferred to CPN, JDC.
3/12/2026SenatePassed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
3/10/2026HouseReported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1107-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
3/6/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
3/6/2026HouseThe committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
3/3/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/27/2026HouseReported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 676-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
2/20/2026HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
2/20/2026House
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