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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone. Establishes exemptions for lawful investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, customer proprietary network information, and certain telecommunication carriers. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2077, prohibits the sale of certain personal information without explicit consent, aiming to protect individual privacy. Specifically, it forbids the sale of "geolocation information," which is data from mobile devices that can pinpoint a user's precise location, and "internet browser information," encompassing web browsing history, application usage, and device identifiers. The bill also bans the sale of data collected through "eavesdropping" or by applications that secretly use a device's microphone in the background. Important exceptions are made for lawful investigations by law enforcement agencies, "customer proprietary network information" (CPNI) as defined by federal law, and telecommunications carriers when they comply with federal CPNI regulations. Consent is defined as prior express opt-in authorization that can be revoked by the user at any time.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao. (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1163&year=2026 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1163&year=2025 |
| SB1163_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-25-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB1163_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-25-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB1163_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB1163_SD1_SSCR2112_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB1163_SD1_SSCR2112_.pdf |
| SB1163_TESTIMONY_LBT_01-30-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB1163_TESTIMONY_LBT_01-30-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB1163_.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1163_.HTM |
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