In one paragraph
Hawaii's House Bill 1384 (2025), as amended in HD 1, would have created a Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council within the Department of Accounting and General Services to recommend an action plan and advise the Legislature on AI. It would have required an interim report by December 31, 2026 and a final report and action plan by December 31, 2027, when the council would be repealed. It passed House second reading February 10, 2025, was carried over to 2026 and was not enacted. The text stated a July 1, 3000 effective date.
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What it means for business
None: the bill was not enacted. If enacted, it would have created a state advisory council and reports and put no duties on businesses.
Key provisions
- Would have created the council, co-chaired by the Chief Information Officer and the Director of Finance, with state officials, legislative appointees and seven members invited by the Governor, meeting at least four times a year
- The action plan would have addressed capturing AI's economic benefits, responsible AI use to improve government efficiency, and ensuring AI vendors follow responsible-use standards
- Would have required an interim report by December 31, 2026 and a final report with an action plan by December 31, 2027, including a governance framework for state and county AI use
- Would have directed DAGS to establish permanent positions and funded it with an appropriation whose amount is left blank; no penalties
- Referred to ECD, FIN January 27, 2025; passed House second reading as HD 1 February 10, 2025; carried over to the 2026 session December 8, 2025, with no later action; stated effective July 1, 3000, repeal December 31, 2027
Latest legislative action
Dec 8, 2025. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Sponsors (showing 5 of 16)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso D | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| Andrew Garrett D | Sponsor | HD-022 |
| Cory Chun D | Sponsor | HD-035 |
| Darius Kila D | Sponsor | HD-044 |
| Daynette Morikawa D | Sponsor | HD-017 |
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