HB2357Hawaii2026 sessionIntroduced
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
Plain-language summary
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.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 27, 2026
HPending introduction.
Jan 28, 2026
HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
Feb 2, 2026
HReferred to ECD/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
Feb 3, 2026
HRe-referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7
Feb 3, 2026
HBill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 02-06-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 6, 2026
HThe 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 11, 2026
HReported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 148-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Feb 11, 2026
HPassed 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 13, 2026
HBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 18, 2026
HThe committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Progress
IntroducedJan 28, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
GI
Rep. Greggor Ilagan (D)Prime sponsor
DA
Rep. David Alcos (R)
TA
Rep. Terez Amato (D)
TG
Rep. Tina Grandinetti (D)
JK
Rep. Jeanne Kapela (D)
DK
Rep. Darius Kila (D)
Sources
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