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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1753: RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1753 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA. Primary sponsor: Shirley Templo (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 14, 2026): Act 252, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Shirley TemploPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Della BelattiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Cory ChunPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Joe GedeonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse18
Ikaika HusseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Matthias KuschPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Nicole LowenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49
Tyson MiyakePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Dee MorikawaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Kanani SouzaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43
Jenna TakenouchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Adrian TamPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Act 252, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).
  2. Act 252, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).
  3. Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  4. Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).
  5. Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 820).
  6. Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889).
  7. Transmitted to Governor.
  8. Floor Amendment No. 5 offered by Rep. Templo.
  9. Floor amendment adopted as amended CD 2 with none voting no and none excused.
  10. Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday 05-08-26.
  11. Floor Amendment No. 9 offered.
  12. Floor amendment adopted as amended (CD 2).

Showing 12 most recent of 40 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source