Bill > SB3001

This bill, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act," requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) services, which are AI systems designed to simulate human conversation, to provide clear disclosures to users, especially minors. If an AI service might be mistaken for a human, the operator must clearly state it's AI. For minors, this disclosure must be persistent or repeated frequently. Operators must also implement protocols to help users experiencing suicidal thoughts by referring them to crisis intervention services, and they are prohibited from programming AI to provide professional mental health care or to generate sexually explicit content or statements that sexually objectify minors. Furthermore, for minors, operators must limit data collection and use, avoid targeted advertising, and not profile them for engagement or manipulation. Starting January 1, 2028, operators must submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs detailing crisis intervention referrals and safety protocols, without including personal user information. The Attorney General can bring civil actions against operators for violations, with penalties including damages and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, capped at $1,000,000 per operator. The bill clarifies that it does not create a private right of action for individuals to sue and that it does not hold AI model developers liable for violations by third-party services. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, with the disclosure and safety provisions for AI services taking effect on July 1, 2027.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3001&year=2026