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HB 2357

RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 10 co-sponsors

Hawaii advances AI regulation bill through committee to establish governance frameworks, pending amendments and further review by judiciary and finance committees.

The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · HB 2357

Legislative bill overview

HB 2357 is an artificial intelligence regulation bill introduced in Hawaii's legislature that aims to establish governance frameworks for AI development and deployment. The bill has advanced through the Economic Development Committee with a favorable recommendation for passage, pending amendments, and is scheduled for review by the Judiciary and Finance committees.

Why is this important

AI regulation is increasingly critical as the technology expands into healthcare, employment, criminal justice, and consumer services where biased or malfunctioning systems can cause real harm. Hawaii's approach could establish a model for state-level AI oversight and potentially influence how private companies and government agencies implement AI systems in the islands.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of regulation – The bill's specific requirements remain unclear from the action log; balancing innovation protection with consumer safeguards will likely spark debate between tech companies and consumer advocacy groups
  • Compliance costs – Requirements for AI auditing, transparency, or accountability mechanisms could impose significant burdens on businesses, particularly smaller firms, raising competitiveness concerns
  • Enforcement mechanisms – Determining which agencies enforce AI rules, what penalties apply, and how Hawaii coordinates with federal efforts could prove contentious across political and industry lines

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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