As amended on 3/3/2026: - Prohibits the knowing publication of a realistic digital imitation of an individual without their consent for certain purposes, including commercial use, to cause harm, or to falsely imply endorsement. - Requires a clear and conspicuous disclosure on publicly distributed realistic digital imitations without consent stating that they are generated by AI, with certain exceptions for parody, news reporting, and other expressive works. - Creates a private right of action. - Requires a conspicuous disclosure in an advertisement when a synthetic performer is used. - The 2/6/2026 amendment exempts newspapers, magazines, television network stations, streaming services, cable television systems, or transit advertisements. - The 2/19/2026 amendment narrows application by deleting creation and distribution of content. Requires disclosures only if distributed without consent. Modifies exemptions. - The 3/3/2026 amendment exempts artistic or educational content generated or altered by artificial intelligence from prohibitions and disclosure requirements for realistic digital imitations.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 23, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Labor and Technology |
Mar 12, 2026 | S | Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
Mar 12, 2026 | S | Passed First Reading. |
Mar 12, 2026 | S | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 364). |
Mar 10, 2026 | H | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Pierick excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
Mar 6, 2026 | H | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. |
Mar 6, 2026 | H | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1119-26) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
Mar 3, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
| Last Action | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 21, 2026 |