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HI HB2176: Relating To Artificial Intelligence. Verified

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AI Summary

Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Working Group to create guidelines for AI regulation, working with federal AI regulations, and appropriates funds for its activities.

Business Impact

If you develop or deploy AI technologies in Hawaii, you must comply with new guidelines by December 2025 or face potential regulatory consequences.

State
Hawaii
Bill Number
HB2176
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Feb 16, 2024
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
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

Affected Industries

Travel Technology Healthcare Artificial Intelligence

What This Means

Hawaii's HB2176 proposes the formation of an Artificial Intelligence Working Group tasked with developing comprehensive guidelines for the regulation and use of AI technologies. This initiative aims to ensure safe and trustworthy AI innovation while addressing potential risks. The working group will include the chief information officer, chief data officer, director of commerce and consumer affairs, director of the office of planning and sustainable development, chief energy officer, president of the university of Hawaii, and appointed members from the public or private sector, impacting businesses involved in AI development and deployment.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-046
Sponsor HD-005
Sponsor HD-051

Compliance Checklist

Prepare to comply with new AI guidelines
Who: Businesses developing or deploying AI technologies in Hawaii
Deadline: By December 2025
Penalty: Potential regulatory consequences

Related & Companion Bills

Hawaii HB1676 — Relating To Artificial Intelligence. Hawaii HB1384 — Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

Full Legal Analysis

HB2176 establishes an Artificial Intelligence Working Group within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop acceptable use policies and guidelines for AI technologies in Hawaii. The group will consist of the chief information officer, chief data officer, director of commerce and consumer affairs, director of the office of planning and sustainable development, chief energy officer, president of the university of Hawaii, and appointed members from the public or private sector, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives in its deliberations. The working group is tasked with creating guidelines that align with federal AI regulations, ensuring the safe and secure deployment of AI technologies, and addressing data privacy and security concerns. An interim report is due by December 31, 2024, with a final report required by December 1, 2025, after which the group will dissolve on June 30, 2026. Businesses utilizing AI in Hawaii should prepare for compliance with these forthcoming guidelines to avoid potential regulatory challenges.

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