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HawaiiHB 21372025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Sponsored By: Mike Lee (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Part I: Prohibits certain harmful uses of and mandates disclosure for realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. Part II: Requires the disclosure of the use of synthetic performers in advertising. Establishes civil fines. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)
Artificial IntelligenceRealistic Digital ImitationsProtections for IndividualsLBT, CPN/JDC
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People can sue over AI impersonations
People can sue over realistic digital imitations made without their consent, unless a legal exemption applies. Their estates can sue for up to 10 years after death. Courts can order removal or stop distribution, award up to $50,000 per violation, and award actual damages for reputational injury and emotional distress. Courts can also award punitive damages when malice is proven, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. Hawaii’s Attorney General can seek court orders or other nonmonetary relief for broad public interest or widespread harm, without limiting private lawsuits.
Protection from harmful AI impersonations
Hawaii bans knowingly making, publishing, or sharing realistic digital copies of an identifiable person’s voice, face, likeness, or performance without express written consent. Consent can come from the person or an authorized representative. The ban covers commercial use, likely harm, false endorsement or authorship, and use for fraud, defamation, harassment, or other unlawful acts. Publicly shared imitations must clearly disclose AI use in plain language, visibly for images and video and audibly for audio. Parody, satire, commentary, and political expression are exempt when clearly disclosed as fiction or parody and not reasonably deceptive. News illustrations must disclose that they are altered or simulated. Artistic and educational uses must be clearly labeled, with no intended or reasonably foreseeable harm.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Lee
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Della Au Belatti
Democratic • House
Cory M. Chun
Democratic • House
Joe Gedeon
Republican • House
Tina Nakada Grandinetti
Democratic • House
Ikaika Hussey
Democratic • House
Greggor Ilagan
Democratic • House
Kirstin Kahaloa
Democratic • House
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Matthias Kusch
Democratic • House
Nicole E. Lowen
Democratic • House
M.
Affiliation unavailable
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Lauren Matsumoto
Republican • House
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Amy A. Perruso
Democratic • House
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
REYES ODA
Affiliation unavailable
Jackson D. Sayama
Democratic • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Gregg Takayama
Democratic • House
David A. Tarnas
Democratic • House
Shirley Ann Templo
Democratic • House
Justin H. Woodson
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 47 • No: 4
Senate vote • 4/28/2026
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 4/28/2026
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/14/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/2/2026
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/2/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/23/2026
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 1
House vote • 3/3/2026
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 8 • No: 1
House vote • 2/18/2026
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 8 • No: 1
House vote • 2/11/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC...
Yes: 49 • No: 1
House vote • 2/6/2026
The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 247, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
7/14/2026SenateAct 247, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
7/14/2026HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/8/2026SenateTransmitted to Governor.
5/7/2026HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
5/6/2026SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026HouseReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 65-26) as amended in (CD 1).
4/29/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
4/29/2026HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 65-26).
4/29/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
4/29/2026SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Lee, M., Tam, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/28/2026HouseThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Keohokalole, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
4/28/2026SenateConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 9:20AM in conference room 016.
4/27/2026HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Monday 04-27-26 9:30AM in conference room 016.
4/24/2026HouseBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-24-26 9:15AM in conference room 016.
4/22/2026HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Matayoshi, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Lee, M., Tam, Gedeon.
4/20/2026HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
4/20/2026SenateSenate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Keohokalole, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Lamosao.
4/20/2026SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713).
4/20/2026HouseReceived 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. 662) in amended form (SD 2).
4/14/2026HouseReported from CPN/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3740) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
4/10/2026Senate
Bill Text
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