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AI Summary
Establishes a statewide data and AI governance center to improve data quality and sharing across Hawaii, effective July 1, 2025.
Business Impact
If you operate in Hawaii and handle data or AI, you must comply with new governance standards by July 1, 2025, or face potential 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
SB487 aims to create a centralized governance center for data and artificial intelligence in Hawaii. This initiative seeks to enhance data quality, sharing, and responsible AI use across state agencies, addressing challenges highlighted by recent emergencies. Stakeholders in data management and AI will need to prepare for new standards effective July 1, 2025.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a data and AI governance center under the chief data officer.
- Facilitates statewide data sharing and interoperability among agencies.
- Implements policies for responsible use of data and AI.
- Creates a statewide integrated data and AI platform for analytics.
- Appropriates funds for necessary staff positions to support the center.
- Defines key terms related to data governance and decision intelligence.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to LBT, WAM.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang D | Sponsor | SD-009 |
Compliance Checklist
Establish governance policies for data and AI usage
Who: State agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential operational inefficiencies
Who: State agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential operational inefficiencies
Collaborate with the governance center for data sharing
Who: All state agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential operational inefficiencies
Who: All state agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential operational inefficiencies
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Full Legal Analysis
SB487 mandates the establishment of a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. This center will be responsible for facilitating data sharing, improving data quality, and implementing governance tools for responsible AI use. Agencies will need to collaborate and utilize a master data management approach to enhance citizen services. The Act becomes effective on July 1, 2025, with specific roles and funding outlined for various positions to support these initiatives. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely and accurate data sharing, particularly in emergency situations, and aims to break down existing data silos across state agencies. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance, but the implications of failing to adhere to new governance standards could affect operational efficiency and public service delivery.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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