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HI SB3015

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Hawaii government entities from making personal information (Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account numbers, medical/health insurance information, biometric and genetic data) publicly accessible through websites, databases, or other online systems unless explicitly required by law
  • Allows individuals to submit written notice to government entities if their personal information is publicly accessible, requiring acknowledgment within 3 business days and corrective action within 30 days
  • Creates a civil cause of action for injunctive relief when government entities fail to remove personal information, with statutory damages of $1,000-$5,000 plus attorneys' fees for intentional refusal to comply
  • Requires government entities to implement reasonable security procedures, mandates contractors report security breaches within 72 hours, and establishes breach notification requirements for affected residents
  • Effective date of January 1, 2525, with annual compliance reporting to the legislature required from all government entities

Legislative Description

Relating To Personal Information.

Notification

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2026
Government Operations1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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