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Hawaii · SB2076 · 2026 session

Relating To Publicity Rights.

IntroducedReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC · Feb 6, 2026

In plain language

Hawaii would extend its publicity-rights law to cover digital replicas, adding the term to the legal definition of a person's protected likeness. The change would let individuals assert rights against unauthorized AI-generated reproductions of their image or voice.

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Legislative history

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  1. Feb 6, 2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.
  2. Feb 6, 2026SenateReported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2113) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/JDC.
  3. Jan 30, 2026SenateThe committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
  4. Jan 27, 2026SenateThe committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  5. Jan 22, 2026SenateReferred to LBT, CPN/JDC.
  6. Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroduced and passed First Reading.