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SB2304Hawaii2026 sessionIntroduced

Relating To Identity Theft.

Plain-language summary

Expands Hawaii's identity theft statute to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction of a person through artificial intelligence or materially deceptive media. Addresses the use of AI and synthetic media tools as instruments of identity-based fraud. Adds this conduct to existing criminal identity theft offenses.

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History
Jan 15, 2026
SPending Introduction.
Jan 21, 2026
SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 26, 2026
SReferred to LBT, JDC.
Jan 27, 2026
SThe committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
Jan 30, 2026
SThe committee on LBT deferred the measure.
Progress
IntroducedJan 21, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
RK
Sen. Ronald Kouchi (D)Prime sponsor
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