Hawaii · HB2499 · 2026 session

Relating To Demographic Data.

IntroducedThe committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred · Feb 6, 2026

In plain language

Requires Hawaii's Office of Enterprise Technology Services to establish statewide standards for the collection and reporting of race and ethnicity demographic data by government agencies. The bill establishes transparency and accountability requirements for AI systems associated with the collected demographic data.

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Legislative history

4 actions · newest first

Feb 6, 2026HouseThe committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Feb 2, 2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 02-06-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 2, 2026HouseReferred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
Jan 28, 2026HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.

Progress

IntroducedJan 28, 2026Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet.
Engrossed (not reached)Passed the chamber where it was introduced.
Enrolled (not reached)Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president.
Enacted (not reached)Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.

Topics

Government use of AI Algorithmic discrimination & bias Consumer protection & disclosure Data privacy & training data Studies, task forces & definitions

Sources

Official bill text ↗LegiScan record ↗