Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB1682: Relating to the Disclosure of Intimate Images.
Status: Signed into law, July 7, 2026
Enacts the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to the disclosure of intimate images.
From the enrolled text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES. SECTION 1. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "CHAPTER CIVIL REMEDIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INTIMA.TE IMAGES § -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Consent" means affirmative, conscious, and voluntary authorization by an individual with legal capacity to give authorization. "Depicted individual" means an individual whose body is shown in whole or in part in an intimate image. "Depicted individual" includes a deceased individual. "Disclosure" means transfer, publication, or distribution to another person. "Disclose" has a corresponding meaning. "Harm" includes physical harm, economic harm, and emotional distress whether or not accompanied by physical or economic harm. 2026--3410 H31682 CD1 HMSO H.B. Nc~. ~ Page2 C.D. "Identifiable" means recognizable by a person other than the depicted or (2) From an intimate image and identifying characteristic displayed in connection with the intimate image. "Identifying characteristic" means information that may be used to identify a depicted individual. "Individual" means a natural person. "Intimate image" means any digital image, photograph, live or recorded video, or computer-generated image or video that depicts an individual in a state of undress; in the nude as defined in section 712-1210; or engaged in sexual conduct. "Person" means an individual; estate; business …
Sponsors
- Linda Ichiyama (D, 31) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Act 195, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).
- : Act 195, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).
- : Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- : Transmitted to Governor.
- : Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- : Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
- : Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
- : Deferred one day 05-06-26.
- : 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26
- : Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 31-26).
Votes
- Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 1, 2026): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Representative(s) Poepoe. (April 24, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Conference Committee Vote (April 24, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (April 14, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- JDC: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 7, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Penalties, Prohibition, The Disclosure Of Intimate Images
Common questions
- What is HB1682?
- HB1682 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the Disclosure of Intimate Images.
- What does HB1682 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to the disclosure of intimate images.
- What is the status of HB1682?
- Signed into law as of July 7, 2026. Latest action: Act 195, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297). (July 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1682?
- Linda Ichiyama (D, 31).
- Where is the official record for HB1682?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1682&year=2026
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