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AI Summary
SB2076 amends Hawaii law to include 'digital replica' in the definition of 'likeness' under publicity rights, effective 1/1/2077.
Business Impact
If you use AI to create digital replicas in Hawaii, you must obtain publicity rights by 1/1/2077 or face legal penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
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
SB2076, introduced in Hawaii, seeks to expand the definition of 'likeness' to include 'digital replicas' under publicity rights law.
Key Provisions
- Includes 'digital replica' in the definition of 'likeness' under publicity rights.
Latest Legislative Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 29)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| CHANG | Primary |
| DECOITE | Primary |
| DELA CRUZ | Primary |
| English | Primary |
| FEVELLA | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ·
Jan 30, 2026
4 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Review and update marketing and content strategies to comply with publicity rights.
Who: Businesses and content creators using digital representations.
Deadline: By January 1, 2077.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for unauthorized use.
Who: Businesses and content creators using digital representations.
Deadline: By January 1, 2077.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for unauthorized use.
Full Legal Analysis
SB2076 is a legislative proposal in Hawaii that aims to amend existing publicity rights laws by incorporating 'digital replica' into the definition of 'likeness.'
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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