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HI HB566

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Garner Shimizu

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits social media platforms from providing "addictive feeds" (algorithmically curated content based on user data) to minors under 18 unless the operator verifies the user is an adult or obtains parental consent

  • Bans platforms from sending notifications about addictive feeds to minors between 12 AM and 6 AM Hawaii Standard Time without parental consent

  • Requires operators to delete personal data of minors within 30 days of learning a user is under 18, unless processing is permitted under federal children's privacy law (COPPA), is strictly necessary, or consent is obtained

  • Mandates that platforms honor device-level signals indicating a user is or should be treated as a minor, including browser settings or privacy plug-ins

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce violations with civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with enforcement beginning 180 days after the effective date of July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To Protection Of Minors.

Minors

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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