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AI Summary
Establishes a plan for generative AI use in state agencies, requiring risk assessments, expert consultations, and pilot projects from the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.
Business Impact
If you operate a state agency in Hawaii, you must assess AI risks and develop guidelines by 2025 or face legislative scrutiny.
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
H.B. No. 2152 aims to regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence within Hawaii's state agencies. It mandates the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to conduct risk assessments, consult with experts, and create guidelines for ethical AI deployment. This bill impacts all state departments and agencies utilizing AI technologies.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a plan for generative AI use in state agencies.
- Requires risk assessments and reports on AI deployment.
- Mandates guidelines for procurement and training on AI.
- Involves consultation with experts for developing guidelines.
- Requires inventory of high-risk AI uses by state agencies.
- Sets communication requirements for AI interactions with the public.
- Allows state agencies to propose pilot projects for generative AI.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to HET/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Elle Cochran D | Sponsor | HD-014 |
| Kanani Souza R | Sponsor | HD-043 |
Compliance Checklist
Conduct risk assessments for AI use
Who: Office of Enterprise Technology Services
Deadline: By twenty days prior to the regular session of 2025
Penalty: Legislative scrutiny
Who: Office of Enterprise Technology Services
Deadline: By twenty days prior to the regular session of 2025
Penalty: Legislative scrutiny
Develop guidelines for AI procurement and training
Who: Office of Enterprise Technology Services
Deadline: Ongoing as technology evolves
Penalty: Legislative scrutiny
Who: Office of Enterprise Technology Services
Deadline: Ongoing as technology evolves
Penalty: Legislative scrutiny
Full Legal Analysis
H.B. No. 2152 establishes a comprehensive framework for the use of generative artificial intelligence across state agencies in Hawaii. It requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments regarding the deployment of AI technologies, focusing on potential benefits and risks, particularly for high-risk automated decision systems. The bill mandates that state agencies maintain an inventory of high-risk AI uses and develop guidelines for procurement and training related to AI technologies. The Office of Enterprise Technology Services may consult with academic and industry experts in preparing reports. State agencies can propose pilot projects to test new uses of generative AI. Compliance is expected to begin with reports due to the legislature by twenty days prior to the regular session of 2025, with ongoing assessments required as technology evolves. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable communities and ensuring equitable outcomes in AI applications.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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