Hawaii AI Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001, Act 248, 2026)
Hawaii · HI SB 3001 CD1 (2026)
Hawaii enacted a law (Act 248, signed July 14, 2026) requiring AI companion chatbot operators to clearly disclose users are talking to AI, implement self-harm and suicidal-ideation protocols, protect minors from manipulative engagement techniques and sexually explicit content, provide parental tools, and file annual reports with the state Behavioral Health Administration.
Technical detail
HI SB 3001 SD2 HD3 CD1, enacted as Act 248 (signed July 14, 2026): AI-identity disclosure for conversational-AI/companion operators, protections for users and minor users (manipulative-engagement and sexually-explicit-content restrictions, parental tools), protocols for suicidal-ideation/self-harm prompts; annual reporting to the DOH Behavioral Health Administration from Jan. 1, 2028; violations treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Who is protected: Hawaii consumers and minors using AI companion platforms
Who must comply: Operators of AI companion platforms serving Hawaii
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | Enacted (not yet in effect) |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Enacted | 2026-07-14 |
| Citation | HI SB 3001 CD1 (2026) |
| Enforced by | Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection (UDAP); Department of Health reporting |
| Topics | AI disclosure and transparency · consumer protection · children's online safety |
| Last verified | 2026-07-19 |
| Official source | Hawaii SB 3001 CD1 — Hawaii Legislature ↗ |
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