Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2607: RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2607 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): The committee(s) on ECD 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.
Protects a person's right to publicity from artificial intelligence deepfakes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 6
- Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 02-06-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.