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HI SB2135
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Elefante
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AI Summary
- Creates a new criminal offense for nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images, including both real images shared without consent and AI-generated "digitally forged" intimate images of identifiable individuals
- First offense is a misdemeanor; second or subsequent offenses are class C felonies, with enhanced penalties (class C felony for first offense, class B for subsequent) when intent to harm or profit is involved
- Requires affirmative consent from the depicted person before disclosure; consent to create an image or share it with one person does not constitute consent for broader disclosure
- Exempts law enforcement conducting lawful investigations, interactive computer services for third-party content, and disclosures involving matters of public interest or newsworthiness
- Sets statute of limitations at 5 years for misdemeanors and 7 years for felonies from commission, or 3 years from victim discovery; effective date January 1, 2077
Legislative Description
Relating To Privacy.
Criminal Offense
Last Action
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/12/2026
Judiciary2/12/2026
Labor and Technology1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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