Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001 / Act 248)
Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001 / Act 248) in Hawaii: active, effective July 14, 2026. Applies to AI companion and conversational AI platforms operating in Hawaii. Age range: Under 18. Inform users they are interacting with AI
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Chatbot Safety |
| Status | active |
| Effective date | July 14, 2026 |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | AI companion and conversational AI platforms operating in Hawaii |
Key requirements
- Inform users they are interacting with AI
- Warn minors the service is AI each session or at least hourly during continuous conversations
- Protocols for responding to suicidal ideation or self-harm
- Annual reports to the Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration
- Violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices
Notes
Signed by Governor Green July 14, 2026; effective on signing.
Frequently asked
What does Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001 / Act 248) require?
Inform users they are interacting with AI Warn minors the service is AI each session or at least hourly during continuous conversations Protocols for responding to suicidal ideation or self-harm Annual reports to the Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration Violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices
Who must comply with Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001 / Act 248) in Hawaii?
AI companion and conversational AI platforms operating in Hawaii
When does Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001 / Act 248) take effect and what is its status?
Effective July 14, 2026. Current status: active. Signed by Governor Green July 14, 2026; effective on signing.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Companion AI Chatbot Safety Act (SB 243) | California | AI Chatbot Safety | active | January 1, 2026 |
| California Adam's Law — Companion Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 1119) | California | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | TBD (awaiting Governor) |
| Colorado AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) | Colorado | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15) | Connecticut | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 (minor provisions); October 1, 2026 (general) |
| Georgia AI Chatbot Disclosure and Child Safety Act (SB 540) | Georgia | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
| Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297) | Idaho | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
| Iowa Conversational AI Services Act (SF 2417) | Iowa | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
| Maine Act to Regulate Children's Access to AI Chatbots (LD 2162) | Maine | AI Chatbot Safety | blocked | N/A (died in Senate, April 29, 2026) |
Put it into practice
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