Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2040: RELATING TO PROTECTION OF MINORS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2040 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PROTECTION OF MINORS. Primary sponsor: Garner Shimizu (Republican), Della Belatti (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to HSH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HSH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.