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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2357: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

In committee 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 2357 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Primary sponsor: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), David Alcos (Republican), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

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Official summary

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

Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or otherwise making available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist. Makes violations an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
David AlcosPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Tina GrandinettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Jeanné KapelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Matthias KuschPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Kanani SouzaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43
Julie Reyes OdaCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse40

“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. The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  2. Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  3. Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 148-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
  4. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).
  5. The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
  6. Re-referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7
  7. Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 02-06-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  8. Referred to ECD/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
  9. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  10. Pending introduction.

Sources

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