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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''April 14, 2026 (updated April 26)''' — Hawaii is advancing three significant AI bills through the 2026 legislative session, targeting AI companion safety for minors, AI operator disclosure requirements, and deepfake protections with advertising disclosure. All three bills have passed both chambers and are now in reconciliation as the session approaches its May 2, 2026 deadline.<ref name="transparency">[https://www.transparencycoalition.ai/news/ai-legislative-update-april24-2026 AI Legislative Update April 24, 2026, Transparency Coalition]</ref><br />
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== HB 1782: AI Companion Safeguards for Minors ==<br />
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HB 1782 establishes a regulatory framework for interactions between AI companion systems and conversational AI services with users under 18. Notably, it defines "minor" as anyone under 18, broader than the federal COPPA threshold of 13 years.<ref name="ailawsbystate">[https://www.ailawsbystate.com/blog/hawaii-ai-laws-2026-complete-guide Hawaii AI Laws 2026 Complete Guide, AI Laws By State]</ref><br />
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'''Key provisions:'''<br />
* AI providers that know or reasonably should know a user is a minor must clearly and conspicuously disclose the AI's non-human nature<br />
* Crisis support protocols directing minors showing self-harm ideation to appropriate resources<br />
* Data security requirements for minor user data<br />
* Age verification and parental consent in specified cases<br />
* Parental tools for setting time limits on AI companion use<br />
* Measures to prevent generation of sexually explicit content for minors<br />
* Oversight and penalties for violations<ref name="ailawsbystate" /><ref name="transparency" /><br />
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'''Legislative history:''' The bill passed the House on March 10, 2026, and the Senate approved it with amendments on April 14, 2026 (31-0). The House disagreed with Senate amendments and returned the bill. As of April 24, 2026, the bill is in reconciliation between the chambers.<ref name="transparency" /><ref name="troutman">[https://www.troutmanprivacy.com/2026/04/proposed-state-ai-law-update-april-20-2026/ Proposed State AI Law Update April 20, 2026, Troutman Pepper]</ref><br />
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Industry group CCIA has opposed the bill, arguing that its broad definitions could chill innovation.<ref name="ccia">[https://ccianet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCIA-Comments-on-HI-HB-1782.pdf CCIA Comments on Hawaii HB 1782, March 2026]</ref><br />
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== SB 3001: AI Operator Disclosure and Safety Act ==<br />
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SB 3001, the Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act, targets operators of conversational AI services including chatbots, tutoring tools, and mental health apps.<ref name="ailawsbystate" /><br />
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'''Key provisions:'''<br />
* Clear disclosure to users that they are interacting with AI, not a human<br />
* Heightened safeguards for known or reasonably certain minor users, including conspicuous AI disclosure<br />
* Restrictions on interactions with minor users to prevent harm<br />
* Protocols to prevent suicidal ideation generated through AI interactions<ref name="ailawsbystate" /><ref name="transparency" /><br />
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'''Legislative history:''' The bill passed the Senate and advanced through the House Economic Development and Consumer Protection committee with a 6-0 vote in March 2026. The House passed the bill with amendments, but the Senate disagreed with the House amendments. As of April 24, 2026, the bill is in reconciliation.<ref name="ailawsbystate" /><ref name="transparency" /><br />
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== HB 2137: Deepfake and Synthetic Performer Protections ==<br />
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HB 2137 adds a new chapter to the Hawaii Revised Statutes to regulate AI-generated content including realistic digital imitations, synthetic performers in advertising, and deepfake protections.<ref name="legiscan-hb2137">[https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2137/2026 Hawaii HB 2137, LegiScan]</ref><br />
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'''Key provisions:'''<br />
* '''Part I:''' Regulates AI realistic digital imitations and provides deepfake protections, targeting unauthorized depictions<br />
* '''Part II:''' Requires disclosure of synthetic performers in advertisements (e.g., AI-generated or altered images/videos of performers)<br />
* Civil fines for failure to disclose synthetic performers in advertising<br />
* Civil remedies for individuals harmed by unauthorized AI uses, including damages and injunctions<ref name="legiscan-hb2137" /><ref name="transparency" /><br />
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'''Legislative history:''' Introduced February 13, 2026, the bill advanced through House committees and passed to the Senate. The Senate named conferees on April 20, 2026, with a conference committee meeting scheduled for April 24, 2026. As of April 24, the bill has been approved by both chambers and is in reconciliation.<ref name="legiscan-hb2137" /><ref name="troutman" /><ref name="transparency" /><br />
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== Significance ==<br />
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Hawaii's three-bill AI package represents one of the most comprehensive state-level AI legislative efforts of 2026, addressing chatbot safety, AI disclosure, and synthetic media in a single session. All three bills have now passed both chambers and are in reconciliation, signaling broad legislative support for AI regulation. The reconciliation process may produce amendments to resolve differences between House and Senate versions. Hawaii's legislative session ends May 2, 2026, creating urgency for final passage.<ref name="transparency" /><br />
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The bills parallel similar efforts in other states: HB 1782 aligns with Tennessee's [[News Tennessee-SB-1700-CHAT-Act-2026|CHAT Act]] and Nebraska's [[News Nebraska-LB-1185-Conversational-AI-Safety-Act-2026|Conversational AI Safety Act]] on chatbot safety, while HB 2137's synthetic performer disclosure provisions mirror California's advertising transparency laws and Tennessee's ELVIS Act approach to protecting likenesses.<br />
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[[Category:State Legislation]]<br />
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[[Category:Deepfakes]]<br />
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[[Category:Transparency]]<br />
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[[Category:Data Privacy]]<br />
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