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HI HB2357

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greggor Ilagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or making available any music performed by or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist in Hawaii

  • Defines "artificial intelligence music artist" as a non-human persona created through AI that is marketed or promoted as a musical performer or recording artist

  • Grants the Department of the Attorney General exclusive authority to enforce the new chapter and adopt administrative rules

  • Classifies violations as unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive trade practices under Hawaii's consumer protection law (section 480-2)

  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

Prohibitions

Last Action

The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/11/2026
Economic Development2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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