Hawaii · HB2357 · 2026 session
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
IntroducedThe committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred · Feb 18, 2026
In plain language
Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting or distributing music performed or attributed to an AI music artist in Hawaii. Violations are classified as unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive trade practices.
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Legislative history
10 actions · newest first- Feb 18, 2026HouseThe committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Feb 13, 2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Feb 11, 2026HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).
- Feb 11, 2026HouseReported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 148-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Feb 6, 2026HouseThe committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Feb 3, 2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 02-06-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.