Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB3001: Relating to Artificial Intelligence.
Status: Signed into law, July 14, 2026
Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to prevent the production of suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning January 1, 2027, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs containing certain information. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements and establishes statutory penalties.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to artificial intelligence.
From the enrolled text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act". SECTION 2. The legislature finds that artificial intelligence systems, capable of generating text, images, audio, video, and interactive dialogue, commonly referred to as generative artificial intelligence, are increasingly accessible to consumers, particularly children and minors, through websites, applications, educational tools, and consumer platforms. The legislature further finds that recent national and international reporting, academic research, and public safety investigations have raised significant concerns regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence chatbots and companion-style systems by minors. These concerns include: artificial intelligence systems that simulate human emotions, companionship, or emotional dependency in ways that may be confusing or harmful to minors; the use of manipulative design 2026-2398 SB3001 GDI SMA-6.docx ■iinminBiimniHiHi Page S.B. NO. C.D. features intended to increase engagement time, including gamification, emotional reinforcement, and simulated relational attachment; instances in which minors have relied on artificial intelligence systems for emotional support, mental health guidance, or crisis intervention beyond the systems' intended purpose or capability; the risk that minors may be misled into believing they are interacting with a human being or a sentient entity, rather than an automated system; and the potential for exposure to sexualized content, grooming behaviors, self-harm encouragement, or …
Sponsors
- Jarrett Keohokalole (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Stanley Chang (D, 9)
- Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
- Angus McKelvey (D, 6)
- Karl Rhoads (D, 13)
- Tim Richards (D, SD-004)
- Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
- Glenn Wakai (D, 15)
Latest actions
- : Act 248, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).
- : Act 248, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).
- : Enrolled to Governor.
- : Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- : Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- : Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- : Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
- : Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- : Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 95-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- : 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
Votes
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 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
- none. (April 29, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Conference Committee Vote (April 29, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- JHA: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 1, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Artificial Intelligence, DCCA, Penalties, Prohibition, DOH
Common questions
- What is SB3001?
- SB3001 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Artificial Intelligence.
- What does SB3001 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to artificial intelligence.
- What is the status of SB3001?
- Signed into law as of July 14, 2026. Latest action: Act 248, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350). (July 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB3001?
- Jarrett Keohokalole (D, 24), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB3001?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3001&year=2026
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