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AI Summary
This bill establishes a statewide data and AI governance center to enhance data quality and sharing across agencies in Hawaii.
Business Impact
If you operate in Hawaii and handle data or AI, you must comply with new governance standards by July 1, 2025, or face potential 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
Hawaii's HB726 aims to create a centralized governance center for data and artificial intelligence, addressing data silos and improving interoperability among state agencies. This initiative is particularly relevant for organizations involved in data management and AI applications, as it facilitates data sharing and governance.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a data and AI governance center within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.
- Facilitates the creation of a statewide memorandum of understanding for data sharing.
- Implements policies for data protection and responsible AI use.
- Creates a master citizen record for improved service delivery.
- Appropriates funds for necessary staff positions to support the center's operations.
- Defines key terms related to data governance and decision intelligence.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso D | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| Della au Belatti D | Sponsor | HD-026 |
| Ikaika Hussey D | Sponsor | HD-029 |
| Jeanne Kapela D | Sponsor | HD-005 |
| Terez Amato D | Sponsor | HD-011 |
Compliance Checklist
Align data practices with new governance standards
Who: All state agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Who: All state agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Participate in the creation of a statewide memorandum of understanding for data sharing
Who: State agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Who: State agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB726 establishes a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, under the authority of a Chief Data Officer. The center's responsibilities include facilitating data sharing agreements, implementing governance tools, and creating a master citizen record to enhance service delivery. The bill does not explicitly mandate compliance or specify penalties for non-compliance but emphasizes the importance of responsible data use and transparency. Key definitions include 'data and artificial intelligence governance' and 'decision intelligence,' which highlight the focus on quality, security, and usability of data.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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