Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1782: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS.

Passed both chambers Last action April 23, 2026: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810).

Plain-language summary

HB 1782 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Trish La Chica (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Diamond Garcia (Republican); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 20 more.