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AI Summary
Prohibits music streaming platforms in Hawaii from hosting music performed by AI music artists, classifying violations as unfair competition and deceptive practices. Effective date set for July 1, 3000.
Business Impact
If you operate a music streaming platform in Hawaii, you must remove AI music artists by the effective date or face penalties for unfair competition.
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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
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What This Means
Hawaii's HB2357 seeks to regulate the presence of artificial intelligence in the music industry by banning music streaming platforms from hosting works attributed to AI music artists. The bill's effective date is July 1, 3000.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting music attributed to AI music artists.
- Classifies violations as unfair competition and deceptive practices.
- Effective date set for July 1, 3000.
Latest Legislative Action
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 13)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| ALCOS | Primary |
| AMATO | Primary |
| GRANDINETTI | Primary |
| ILAGAN | Primary |
| KAPELA | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ·
Feb 6, 2026
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Cease hosting music attributed to AI music artists
Who: Music streaming platforms
Deadline: By July 1, 3000
Penalty: Classified as unfair competition and deceptive practice
Who: Music streaming platforms
Deadline: By July 1, 3000
Penalty: Classified as unfair competition and deceptive practice
Adopt necessary compliance rules as mandated by the attorney general
Who: Department of the attorney general
Deadline: By July 1, 3000
Who: Department of the attorney general
Deadline: By July 1, 3000
Full Legal Analysis
HB2357 addresses the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry. The bill prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or making available any music that is performed or attributed to AI music artists. Violations are classified as both an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice. The effective date of the bill is set for July 1, 3000.
Official Source
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