HB2607Hawaii2026 sessionIntroduced
Relating To Publicity Rights.
Plain-language summary
Protects individuals' publicity rights against unauthorized use of their likeness through AI-generated deepfakes. Establishes legal recourse for persons whose image, voice, or likeness is used without consent in AI-generated content. Addresses the intersection of synthetic media technology and personal identity rights.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 28, 2026
HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
Feb 2, 2026
HReferred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 6
Feb 2, 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(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Progress
IntroducedJan 28, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
TC
Rep. Trish La Chica (D)Prime sponsor
DB
Rep. Della au Belatti (D)
TG
Rep. Tina Grandinetti (D)
KK
Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
MK
Rep. Matthias Kusch (D)
NL
Rep. Nicole Lowen (D)
Sources
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