In one paragraph
Hawaii's SB 2585 (2026) would have required the Department of Health, with other agencies, to establish an AI-enhanced online clearinghouse of evidence-based treatment and prevention programs, use AI to classify programs by evidence level and cultural responsiveness, and have any AI model regularly audited for transparency, fairness and bias mitigation. The appropriation amount was blank. It was referred to committees January 28, 2026 and died.
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What it means for business
None: the bill did not pass. It would have directed a state agency, not businesses, though private AI developers could partner.
Key provisions
- Would require DOH, with Budget and Finance, Enterprise Technology Services and Human Services, to establish and maintain a public online clearinghouse of evidence-based programs
- The clearinghouse would use AI to continuously classify programs by evidence level, population, implementation readiness and cultural responsiveness, and generate AI recommendations
- DOH would encourage public-private partnerships, including with private AI developers
- DOH would have to ensure any AI model used is regularly audited for transparency, fairness and bias mitigation, and report annually to the Legislature
- Appropriation for fiscal year 2026-2027 with the amount left blank; would have taken effect July 1, 2026; died after referral
Latest legislative action
Jan 28, 2026. Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM/JDC.
Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| BAKER | Primary |
| CHANG | Primary |
| GABBARD | Primary |
| KEITH-AGARAN | Primary |
| Nishihara | Primary |
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