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HB 1753

RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 22 co-sponsors

Hawaii introduces social media regulation bill addressing platform practices; referred to consumer protection and judiciary committees for legislative review.

Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
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Bill Summary · HB 1753

Legislative bill overview

HB 1753 is a Hawaii bill relating to social media that was introduced in January 2026 and has passed first reading. The bill has been referred to the Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) and Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee (JHA) for review, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Social media legislation affects how digital platforms operate, user privacy protections, and data handling practices—issues of growing concern to states as they address gaps in federal regulation. Hawaii's approach could impact both residents' digital rights and the business environment for tech companies operating in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of regulation: Disagreement over whether the bill targets specific harmful behaviors (misinformation, exploitative algorithms) or broadly regulates platform operations
  • Business impact vs. consumer protection: Tension between protecting users and maintaining a competitive environment for tech companies and startups
  • Enforcement and compliance: Questions about how Hawaii would enforce provisions against large platforms and whether regulatory costs would fall on users or businesses

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

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