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AI Summary
This bill prohibits algorithmic discrimination in decision-making and mandates transparency and reporting for covered entities, including updating notices within thirty days of changes.
Business Impact
If you use AI for eligibility determinations in Hawaii, you must notify individuals and submit annual reports or face civil 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
SB2524 aims to combat algorithmic discrimination by regulating how covered entities use AI in decision-making processes. It requires transparency in data usage and mandates annual reporting to the Attorney General. Businesses must update notices within thirty days of changes and ensure compliance through written agreements with service providers to avoid penalties.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits algorithmic discrimination based on protected characteristics.
- Requires annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General.
- Mandates clear notices to individuals regarding their personal information usage, including updates within thirty days of changes.
- Requires notices in English and any non-English language spoken by at least five hundred individuals in the state.
- Defines key terms such as 'algorithmic eligibility determination' and 'personal information'.
- Establishes civil enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance.
- Allows for exemptions under affirmative action plans.
- Requires written agreements with service providers to ensure compliance.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads D | Sponsor | SD-013 |
Compliance Checklist
Notify individuals about the use of their personal information in algorithmic determinations.
Who: Covered entities using algorithmic decision-making.
Deadline: Before the first algorithmic information availability determination.
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Covered entities using algorithmic decision-making.
Deadline: Before the first algorithmic information availability determination.
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Submit annual reports detailing algorithmic practices to the Attorney General.
Who: Covered entities.
Deadline: Annually.
Penalty: Civil enforcement actions by the Attorney General.
Who: Covered entities.
Deadline: Annually.
Penalty: Civil enforcement actions by the Attorney General.
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Full Legal Analysis
SB2524 establishes a framework to prevent algorithmic discrimination in Hawaii. It prohibits covered entities from making algorithmic eligibility determinations based on certain protected characteristics, such as race and gender. Covered entities, defined as those with significant personal information or revenue thresholds, must notify individuals about their data usage and submit annual reports detailing their algorithmic practices. Notices must be provided in English and any non-English language spoken by at least five hundred individuals in the state. Additionally, covered entities must update notices within thirty days of changes in data practices and have written agreements with service providers to ensure compliance. Non-compliance can lead to civil enforcement actions by the Attorney General, including penalties and injunctions. This bill aligns with growing trends in other states to regulate AI and algorithmic accountability, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in automated decision-making processes.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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