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AI Overview
Hawaii has a regulation score of 6/10 (moderate), with 3 enacted AI laws and 8 pending bills. Total tracked lobbying activity: $2.8M. Key companies active: Oceanit, Referentia Systems, DataHouse.
Hawaii
Hawaii has taken a proactive stance on AI governance, establishing an AI advisory board and enacting legislation focused on protecting Native Hawaiian data sovereignty and environmental applications of AI. The state emphasizes ethical AI use aligned with its cultural values.
Moderate Regulation14 Total Bills
6
Moderate3
Enacted
8
Pending
$2.8M
Lobbying
Key Laws & Legislation
- •HI SB 2572 - AI Advisory Board Establishment
- •HI HB 1607 - AI Data Sovereignty Protection Act
- •HI SB 3010 - Ethical AI in Government Decision-Making
Key Legislators
D
Sen. Karl Rhoads
Senate · Judiciary Committee Chair
D
Rep. Cedric Gates
House · Technology Committee Member
D
Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Senate · Commerce Committee Member
Active AI Company Lobbying
OceanitReferentia SystemsDataHouse
All Hawaii AI Bills (8)
External Resources
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