Hawaii · 2026 Session

HB 2137Law

Artificial Intelligence; Realistic Digital Imitations; Protections for Individuals

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Prohibits certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. (CD1)

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Apr 28, 2026House

The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Lee, M., Tam, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

Apr 29, 2026Senate

48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26

Apr 29, 2026Senate

Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 65-26).

Apr 29, 2026House

Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.

Apr 29, 2026House

Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 65-26) as amended in (CD 1).

May 6, 2026House

Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).

May 6, 2026House

Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).

May 6, 2026Senate

Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.

May 7, 2026House

Transmitted to Governor.

May 8, 2026Senate

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).

Jul 14, 2026House

Act 247, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).

Jul 14, 2026Senate

Act 247, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).

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Artificial Intelligence; Realistic Digital Imitations; Protections for Individuals

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