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AI Summary
HB2597 requires Hawaii's Chief Data Officer to develop an AI chatbot and data visualizations in phases, and to publish AI use cases and vendors. The analysis is based on the official description.
Business Impact
If you operate in Hawaii and use AI, you must comply with new reporting requirements by January 2025 or face 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
This bill mandates the phased enhancement of Hawaii's open data portal with an AI chatbot and data visualizations to aid public access to information. It also requires the Chief Data Officer to evalua
Key Provisions
- Phased enhancement of the State's open data portal with an AI chatbot.
- Development of data visualizations for statewide shared datasets.
- Creation of a system to evaluate AI governance tools for state agencies.
- Establishment of reporting mechanisms for AI use cases and vendors.
- Appropriation of funds for the initiatives outlined in the bill.
- Effective date set for January 1, 2077.
Latest Legislative Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 27)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| GARRETT | Primary |
| GATES | Primary |
| HASHEM | Primary |
| HOLT | Primary |
| ICHIYAMA | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ·
Mar 25, 2026
4 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ·
Mar 25, 2026
4 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ·
Mar 2, 2026
16 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
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Full Legal Analysis
HB2597 outlines several key requirements for the Chief Data Officer in Hawaii. Firstly, it mandates the phased development and publication of an artificial intelligence chatbot on the state's open dat
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB2597 on official legislature website →
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