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Hawaii has 12 tracked bills on artificial intelligence and data centers: 12 in committee.
Hawaii's legislature is actively examining AI across a notably broad range of domains — from algorithmic transparency in law enforcement (SB2049) and deepfake regulation (SB1156) to agricultural biosecurity, emergency preparedness, and arts funding — reflecting a whole-of-government approach to embedding AI oversight into existing policy areas. The state's geographic isolation and reliance on imported energy also shape its data center conversation, with SB539 touching on chemical safety considerations relevant to facility siting. All active measures remain in committee, signaling a legislature still in the deliberation phase rather than moving toward final votes.
12 bills with a published summary and a link to the primary source.
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill appropriates funding for Hawaii's Department of Agriculture to support agricultural biosecurity programs and staff positions. It has no relevance to AI regulation or…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill creates a new AI institute at the University of Hawaii to promote and advance artificial intelligence programs across the state. It is designed to support AI development…
In committeeDeepfakesUpdated
This bill makes it a crime in Hawaii to create or share sexually explicit deepfake images or videos without consent. It targets AI-generated fake content that depicts real people…
In committeeCriminal JusticeUpdated
This bill bans police in Hawaii from using biometric surveillance technology (such as facial recognition) unless specific conditions are satisfied. It places strict limits on how…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill appropriates funding for agricultural biosecurity positions and programs in Hawaii's Department of Agriculture. It has no relevance to AI regulation or data-center…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill modifies rules for Hawaii's Works of Art Special Fund, limiting a 1% transfer requirement to original construction of state buildings and restricting fund use to art…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill updates rules for Hawaii's public art fund, limiting when money must be set aside for artwork in state building projects. It has no connection to AI or data-center…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill reorganizes Hawaii's arts and cultural agencies by moving them to a different department and establishes a new performing arts grants program. It has no relevance to AI…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill establishes community emergency preparedness centers in Hawaii and creates a special fund to support them. It has no connection to AI regulation or data-center policy.
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill establishes overdose prevention centers and related oversight in Hawaii. It has no connection to AI regulation or data-center policy.
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill requires Hawaii state agencies to set and maintain environmental action levels for toxic chemicals and pollutants. It has no relation to AI policy or data-center…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill creates a Community Readiness Centers Program in Hawaii to support emergency preparedness, funded by a renamed environmental and energy tax. It has no relevance to AI…
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