All Roll Calls
Yes: 33 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 11632025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Sponsored By: Chris Lee (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone. Establishes exemptions for lawful investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, customer proprietary network information, and certain telecommunication carriers. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)
PrivacyGeolocation InformationEavesdroppingInternet Browser InformationExemptionsCPC, JHA
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Chris Lee
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
David Alcos III
Republican • House
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Michelle N. Kidani
Democratic • Senate
Angus L.K. McKelvey
Democratic • Senate
Karl Rhoads
Democratic • Senate
III Richards
Democratic • Senate
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/30/2026
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pass First Reading
3/12/2026HouseReferred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HouseReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/10/2026SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 143) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026HouseReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2911) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/6/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SenateThe 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, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
2/25/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SenateReported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2112) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
2/6/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
2/6/2026SenateThe committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
1/30/2026SenateThe committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/27/2026SenateCarried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Referred to LBT, CPN.
1/27/2025SenatePassed First Reading.
1/21/2025SenateIntroduced.
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB1163_SD1
SB1163_SD2
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