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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under the State's data breach notification law. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with this law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill updates Hawaii's data breach notification law by expanding the definition of "personal information" to better protect individuals from identity theft and other harms. It introduces new definitions for "identifier," which includes common ways to identify someone online like a name, username, phone number, or email address, and "specified data element," which covers a broader range of sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account details, biometric data, and health insurance numbers, though it excludes certain protected health information. The bill also clarifies that telecommunications carriers complying with specific federal regulations are considered compliant with Hawaii's data breach notification requirements, alongside financial institutions and healthcare providers already recognized as such. These changes are intended to make the law more comprehensive in addressing modern privacy risks, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Les Ihara (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2). (on 03/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3016&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3016_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB3016_HD1_HSCR1339-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB3016_HD1_HSCR1339-26_.pdf |
| SB3016_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_03-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3016_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_03-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3016_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB3016_SD1_SSCR2794_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB3016_SD1_SSCR2794_.pdf |
| SB3016_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-25-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3016_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-25-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3016_.HTM |
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