Hawaii · 2026 Session

SB 3001Law

DCCA; Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; DOH; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companions; Disclosures; Protections; Minors; UDAP; Reports

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Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Behavioral Health Administration of the Department of Health containing certain information. Establishes that violations are to be considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (CD1)

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Legislative history

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Apr 29, 2026House

Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 95-26) as amended in (CD 1).

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. 95-26).

Apr 29, 2026House

The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Ilagan, Tarnas, Tam, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

Apr 29, 2026Senate

The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Elefante, Rhoads, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.

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; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

May 6, 2026Senate

Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).

May 8, 2026Senate

Enrolled to Governor.

May 8, 2026Senate

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

Jul 14, 2026House

Act 248, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).

Jul 14, 2026Senate

Act 248, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).

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DCCA; Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; DOH; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companions; Disclosures; Protections; Minors; UDAP; Reports

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