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HI HCR192

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Amy Perruso

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission to examine whether existing state anti-discrimination laws adequately cover algorithmic and automated decision systems used in employment screening, tenant selection, credit decisions, and public benefits eligibility.

  • Directs the Commission to assess current legal authority to investigate algorithmic discrimination, identify jurisdictional and evidentiary challenges, and evaluate whether new guidance or rulemaking is needed.

  • Asks the Commission to consider establishing a complaint pathway for alleged algorithmic discrimination and provide recommendations for any necessary legislative action.

  • Requires the Commission to submit findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2027 Regular Session.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.

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Last Action

Referred to JDC.

4/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs4/2/2026
Economic Development3/18/2026

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