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Hawaii · HB2597 · 2026 session

Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

EngrossedReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM · Mar 30, 2026

In plain language

Directs Hawaii's Chief Data Officer to integrate an AI chatbot and data visualizations into the state's open data portal to assist the public. Requires the Chief Data Officer to evaluate and select AI governance tools for state departments and establish reporting mechanisms for AI use cases and vendors. Appropriates funds; nominal effective date of January 1, 2077.

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Legislative history

18 actions · newest first
  1. Mar 30, 2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  2. Mar 30, 2026SenateReported from LBT/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3358) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  3. Mar 25, 2026SenateThe committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
  4. Mar 25, 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. Mar 20, 2026SenateThe committee(s) on LBT/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  6. Mar 10, 2026SenateReferred to LBT/GVO, WAM.