Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1156: RELATING TO DEEPFAKES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1156 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DEEPFAKES. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 7, 2025): The committee on LBT deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the crime of unlawful creation or distribution of a sexually explicit deepfake.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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 on LBT deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to LBT, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.