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HI HB2502: Relating To Artificial Intelligence. Verified

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AI Summary

HB2502 mandates disclosures and protocols for conversational AI services in Hawaii, with protections for minors and annual reporting starting in 2027. Effective 7/1/3000.

Business Impact

If you operate conversational AI services in Hawaii, you must implement disclosure protocols by 7/1/3000 or face penalties.

State
Hawaii
Bill Number
HB2502
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Feb 11, 2026
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

Technology Mental Health Services Consumer Protection Artificial Intelligence

Topics How we classify →

AI TransparencyRequires notice or disclosure when AI is used. May include penalties. Click to see full definition → User-Facing AI Penalties apply

What This Means

HB2502 requires operators of conversational AI services in Hawaii to issue disclosures to users and develop protocols addressing suicidal ideation. It establishes protections for minors and mandates annual reporting starting in 2027. The Department of the Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions against violators.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).

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Roll Call Votes

The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. · Feb 6, 2026
7 Yea 0 Nay Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Issue clear notifications to users when interacting with AI.
Who: Operators of conversational AI services
Deadline: Ongoing from the effective date
Penalty: Civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation
Develop protocols for responding to suicidal ideation.
Who: Operators of conversational AI services
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Civil penalties and potential damages
Submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Who: Operators of conversational AI services
Deadline: Starting January 1, 2027
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance

Related & Companion Bills

Hawaii SB3001 — Relating To Artificial Intelligence. →

Full Legal Analysis

HB2502, introduced in Hawaii, imposes specific requirements on operators of conversational artificial intelligence services. The bill mandates that these operators provide certain disclosures to account holders and users, develop protocols for addressing suicidal ideation, and establish protections for minor account holders. Annual reports are required starting January 1, 2027. The Department of the Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions against operators who violate the bill's requirements. The effective date of the bill is July 1, 3000.

Official Source

Official Bill Text
View HB2502 on official legislature website →
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Related Topics

AI Transparency User-Facing AI

Affected Industries

Technology Consumer Protection

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