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HI HB1682
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
- Creates civil cause of action for individuals whose private intimate images are intentionally disclosed or threatened to be disclosed without consent, when the discloser knew or recklessly disregarded lack of consent
- Allows prevailing plaintiffs to recover economic and noneconomic damages, or statutory damages up to $10,000 per defendant, plus any monetary gain the defendant made, costs of image removal, punitive damages, and attorney's fees
- Establishes 8-year statute of limitations for adult victims from discovery of disclosure; minors have until 32 years after turning 18 or 5 years after discovering psychological injury
- Provides exceptions to liability for good faith disclosures related to law enforcement, legal proceedings, medical purposes, reporting unlawful conduct, matters of public interest, or assisting the depicted individual
- Protects plaintiff privacy by allowing courts to redact identifying information from court filings and issue orders protecting plaintiff identity
Legislative Description
Relating To The Disclosure Of Intimate Images.
Civil Remedies
Last Action
The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor and Technology3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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