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Measure Title: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Report Title: DCCA; Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; DOH; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companions; Disclosures; Protections; Minors; UDAP; Reports
Description: 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)
Companion:  HB2502
Package: None
Current Referral: CPC, ECD, JHA
Introducer(s): KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai
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DateChamberStatus Text
5/8/2026SEnrolled to Governor.
5/8/2026SReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/6/2026HReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HPassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026SPassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
4/29/2026HForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
4/29/2026HReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 95-26) as amended in (CD 1).
4/29/2026S48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
4/29/2026SReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 95-26).
4/29/2026HThe 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.
4/29/2026SThe 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.
4/28/2026SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 2:40PM; CR 224.
4/27/2026SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 2:40PM; Conference Room 224.
4/24/2026SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-26 2:40PM; CR 224.
4/23/2026SConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 3:30PM; Conference Room 224.
4/22/2026HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).
4/22/2026SSenate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Elefante, Rhoads Co-Chairs; McKelvey, Awa.
4/23/2026SReceived notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 812).
4/22/2026HHouse Conferees Changed: Representative Matayoshi added as lead Co-Chair.
4/22/2026HRe-referred to CPC, ECD, JHA, referral sheet 32
4/20/2026SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
4/20/2026HHouse Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Matayoshi, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Tam, Gedeon.
4/16/2026HReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
4/16/2026SSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/16/2026SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 725).
4/14/2026HPassed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
4/10/2026HDeferred one day 04-14-26.
4/8/2026HForty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 04-10-26.
4/8/2026HReported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1829-26) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.
4/1/2026HThe committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem, Sayama.
3/30/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 04-01-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/30/2026HReport adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
3/30/2026HReported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1484-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to JHA.
3/24/2026HThe committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/20/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 03-24-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/20/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
3/20/2026HReported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1269-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
3/18/2026HThe committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/12/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 03-18-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HReferred to ECD, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 338) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3078) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/4/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/24/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/19/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/19/2026SReported from CPN/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2388) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/10/2026SThe committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, Ihara.
2/10/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, McKelvey.
2/5/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 9:28AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SReferred to CPN/LBT, JDC.
1/26/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2026SIntroduced.

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Committee Reports

SB3001_SD1_SSCR2388_ Link to committee report SB3001_SD1_SSCR2388_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3001_SD2_SSCR3078_ Link to committee report SB3001_SD2_SSCR3078_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3001_HD1_HSCR1269-26_ Link to committee report SB3001_HD1_HSCR1269-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3001_HD2_HSCR1484-26_ Link to committee report SB3001_HD2_HSCR1484-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3001_HD3_HSCR1829-26_ Link to committee report SB3001_HD3_HSCR1829-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3001_CD1_CCR95-26_ Link to committee report SB3001_CD1_CCR95-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB3001_TESTIMONY_CPN-LBT_02-10-26_
SB3001_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-04-26_
SB3001_SD2_TESTIMONY_ECD_03-18-26_
SB3001_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_03-24-26_
SB3001_HD2_TESTIMONY_JHA_04-01-26_

Hearing Notices

CPN/LBT
2/10/26 9:28A
CR 229 & Videoconference
JDC
3/04/26 9:40A
CR 016 & Videoconference
ECD
3/18/26 8:30A
423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CPC
3/24/26 2:00P
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
JHA
4/01/26 2:00P
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CONF
4/24/26 3:30P
CR 224
CONF
4/27/26 2:40P
CR 224
CONF
4/28/26 2:40P
CR 224
CONF
4/29/26 2:40P
CR 224