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AI Summary
HB2137 addresses unauthorized AI-generated imitations and establishes civil remedies for individuals injured by such imitations.
Business Impact
If you use AI to create imitations, you must disclose this by January 1, 2077, or face civil penalties.
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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
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What This Means
HB2137 addresses unauthorized AI-generated imitations and establishes civil remedies for individuals injured by such imitations.
Key Provisions
- Prohibited acts: Unlawful to publish AI-generated imitations if they cause harm.
- Exemptions: Exemptions for certain uses require verification.
- Definitions: Definitions for key terms require verification.
- Civil actions; civil remedies: Specifies civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated imitations.
Latest Legislative Action
Transmitted to Governor.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 24)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso D | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| Cory Chun D | Sponsor | HD-035 |
| Darius Kila D | Sponsor | HD-044 |
| David Tarnas D | Sponsor | HD-008 |
| Della au Belatti D | Sponsor | HD-026 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 5)
H ·
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments ·
Apr 28, 2026
6 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments ·
Apr 28, 2026
3 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments ·
Apr 2, 2026
4 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure consent is obtained before publishing AI-generated likenesses.
Who: Content creators and advertisers.
Deadline: By January 1, 2077.
Penalty: Civil remedies including monetary damages.
Who: Content creators and advertisers.
Deadline: By January 1, 2077.
Penalty: Civil remedies including monetary damages.
Disclose the use of synthetic performers in advertisements.
Who: Advertisers and marketers.
Deadline: By January 1, 2077.
Penalty: Civil fines up to $5,000 for repeated violations.
Who: Advertisers and marketers.
Deadline: By January 1, 2077.
Penalty: Civil fines up to $5,000 for repeated violations.
Full Legal Analysis
HB2137, introduced in Hawaii, seeks to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in creating digital imitations. The bill aims to address harmful uses of AI-generated likenesses and specifies civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated imitations. Specific prohibitions, exemptions, and definitions mentioned require verification against the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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