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Hawaii · SB2281 · 2026 session

Relating To The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Health Care.

IntroducedReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM · Feb 18, 2026

In plain language

Requires Hawaii health care providers using AI in patient interactions to disclose that the patient is interacting with AI, and to notify patients when AI informs consequential care decisions. Providers must maintain a qualified human AI oversight person to review and potentially override AI outputs, conduct regular performance evaluations of AI systems, and keep records. The Department of Health must adopt implementing rules.

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Legislative history

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  1. Feb 18, 2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
  2. Feb 18, 2026SenateReported from HHS/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2357) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
  3. Feb 4, 2026SenateThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. Feb 4, 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, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.
  5. Jan 30, 2026SenateThe committee(s) on HHS/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  6. Jan 26, 2026SenateReferred to HHS/LBT, CPN/WAM.