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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Protects a person's right to publicity from artificial intelligence deepfakes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 482P-1 to protect a person's right to publicity from artificial intelligence deepfakes, which are defined as media entirely created or materially altered by artificial intelligence that would falsely appear authentic or cause a reasonable person to misunderstand the altered content. The bill clarifies that a person's "likeness," which is protected under publicity rights, now explicitly includes artificial intelligence deepfakes, in addition to existing representations like images and photographs. The context for this change is to address the growing concern around AI-generated or manipulated media that could falsely represent individuals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (14)
Della Belatti (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Trish La Chica (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Elijah Pierick (R)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2607&year=2026 |
| HB2607_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2607_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2607_.HTM |
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