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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, requires social media platforms with one million or more monthly active users nationwide or that generate $25 million or more in annual gross revenues (referred to as "covered platforms") to provide users with an easy-to-find way to delete their accounts and ensure that all associated personal information, including sensitive personal information like social security numbers, precise geolocation, and health data, is permanently erased within 90 days, unless otherwise required by law or directed by law enforcement for an active investigation. The bill also prohibits these platforms from using deceptive practices that make account deletion difficult or require unnecessary additional information from users, and it grants the Attorney General the authority to take legal action, including seeking penalties, for any violations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (23)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Last Action
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 620) in amended form (SD 2). (on 04/14/2026)
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