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HB1685

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AI Summary

Establishes an income tax credit for investments in qualified businesses developing cybersecurity and AI, effective July 1, 2112.

Business Impact

If you invest in cybersecurity or AI businesses in Hawaii, you may qualify for a tax credit starting July 1, 2112.

State
Hawaii
Bill Number
HB1685
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Low
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Feb 14, 2020
Last Verified
Apr 25, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 25, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Artificial Intelligence Finance Technology Cybersecurity

What This Means

Hawaii's HB1685 proposes an income tax credit to encourage investments in businesses focused on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2).

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-020
Sponsor HD-017
Sponsor HD-015
Sponsor HD-005
Sponsor HD-033
Sponsor HD-025
Sponsor HD-022
Sponsor HD-008

Roll Call Votes

H · House Economic Development & Business: Passed, With Amendments · Feb 12, 2020
8 Yea 0 Nay Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Invest in qualified businesses developing cybersecurity or AI.
Who: Investors and businesses in Hawaii.
Deadline: By July 1, 2112.
Penalty: No penalties specified for non-compliance.

Related & Companion Bills

Hawaii HB454 — Relating To Taxation.

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