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HI HB1681
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
- Creates a new criminal offense in Hawaii for nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, including both real images and AI-generated "digitally forged" deepfake images
- Requires affirmative consent from the depicted person before dissemination; consent to create or share an image with one person does not constitute consent for further distribution
- First offense is a misdemeanor; second or subsequent offenses are class C felonies; offenses committed for profit or to cause harm escalate to class C felony (first offense) or class B felony (repeat)
- Statute of limitations is 5 years for misdemeanors or 7 years for felonies from commission, or 3 years from when the victim discovers the offense, whichever is later
- Exempts law enforcement conducting lawful investigations and electronic communication service providers who transmit images posted by others
Legislative Description
Relating To Privacy.
Criminal Offense
Last Action
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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