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HI HB2176: Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

Dead/Failed Hawaii · 2024 session

Last verified May 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB2176 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Feb 16, 2024.

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In one paragraph

Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Working Group to create guidelines for AI regulation, working with federal AI regulations, and appropriates funds for its activities.

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What it means for business

If you develop or deploy AI technologies in Hawaii, you must comply with new guidelines by December 2025 or face potential regulatory consequences.

What this means

Hawaii's HB2176 proposes the formation of an Artificial Intelligence Working Group tasked with developing comprehensive guidelines for the regulation and use of AI technologies. This initiative aims to ensure safe and trustworthy AI innovation while addressing potential risks. The working group will include the chief information officer, chief data officer, director of commerce and consumer affairs, director of the office of planning and sustainable development, chief energy officer, president of the university of Hawaii, and appointed members from the public or private sector, impacting businesses involved in AI development and deployment.

Key provisions

  1. Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Working Group in the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.
  2. The working group will develop acceptable use policies and guidelines for AI technologies.
  3. Interim report due by December 31, 2024, and final report by December 1, 2025.
  4. The group will assess risks and establish standards for data privacy and security.
  5. Collaboration with public and private agencies, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders is mandated.
  6. The working group will work in conjunction with developments surrounding federal AI regulation.
  7. The working group will cease to exist on June 30, 2026.

Compliance checklist

  • Prepare to comply with new AI guidelines Who: Businesses developing or deploying AI technologies in Hawaii Deadline: By December 2025 Penalty: Potential regulatory consequences

Latest legislative action

Feb 16, 2024. Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).

Full analysis

HB2176 establishes an Artificial Intelligence Working Group within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop acceptable use policies and guidelines for AI technologies in Hawaii. The group will consist of the chief information officer, chief data officer, director of commerce and consumer affairs, director of the office of planning and sustainable development, chief energy officer, president of the university of Hawaii, and appointed members from the public or private sector, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives in its deliberations. The working group is tasked with creating guidelines that align with federal AI regulations, ensuring the safe and secure deployment of AI technologies, and addressing data privacy and security concerns. An interim report is due by December 31, 2024, with a final report required by December 1, 2025, after which the group will dissolve on June 30, 2026. Businesses utilizing AI in Hawaii should prepare for compliance with these forthcoming guidelines to avoid potential regulatory challenges.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-046
D Sponsor HD-005
D Sponsor HD-051

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