Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2788: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE 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
SB 2788 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-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
- Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.