HI Deepfake Civil Remedy Act
Hawaii Act 247 (HB 2137) - Deepfake Civil Remedy Act
Creates a civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue over realistic digital imitations (deepfakes) depicting them without consent, with statutory damages available.
Jurisdiction
Hawaii
Enacted
Jul 14, 2026
Effective
Jul 14, 2026
Enforcement
Private civil action (no state regulator enforcement role)
Signed by Governor Green on July 14, 2026, alongside SB 3001 (Act 248). Takes effect upon approval per the enrolled bill's effective-date section.
Office of the Governor, State of HawaiiWhy It Matters
Gives individuals a direct private remedy against unauthorized realistic AI-generated depictions of themselves, with damages specified per piece of content rather than requiring proof of actual harm.
Recent Developments
Signed as Act 247 on July 14, 2026, the same day as SB 3001 (Act 248, AI companion chatbot disclosure law). Distinct from the existing Hawaii Deepfakes Act of 2024 (us-hi-sb2687) - different remedy structure and scope, not a duplicate.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- Creators and distributors of realistic AI-generated digital imitations of individuals
Safety Provisions
- Civil cause of action for individuals depicted in unauthorized realistic digital imitations
- Injunctive relief available
- Punitive damages available
- Statutory damages up to $25,000 per piece of content
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
$25K/violation
Private Right of Action
Individuals can sue directly without waiting for regulatory action.
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Hawaii
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Hawaii. (2026). Hawaii Act 247 (HB 2137) - Deepfake Civil Remedy Act.
Related Regulations
HI Deepfakes Act
Prohibits distribution of materially deceptive media (deepfakes) in elections from February 1 through general election without disclaimer. Criminalizes violations with escalating penalties from petty misdemeanor to Class C felony if intent to cause violence. Private right of action for candidates, depicted individuals, and voter advocacy organizations.
HI SB 3001
Requires operators of AI companions to disclose that a user is interacting with artificial intelligence rather than a person, to maintain protocols for responding to user prompts indicating suicidal ideation or self-harm, and to provide protections for users and minor users. Violations constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices under HRS section 480-2.
NO FAKES Act
Creates federal intellectual property protection for individuals' voice and visual likeness against unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas. Holds companies liable for producing, hosting, or sharing non-consensual digital replicas.
TX AI Catfishing Law
Establishes civil liability for online impersonation using AI. Person liable if they knowingly and with intent to harm, defraud, intimidate, or threaten use AI to impersonate another's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness. Civil remedies include injunctive relief, actual damages, exemplary damages ($500+ minimum), costs, and attorney's fees. Satire and parody exempted.
AR HB 1071
Amends Arkansas publicity rights law to explicitly include AI-generated reproductions of voice and likeness. Covers simulated voices and 3D generation.
NY S 7676-B
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Last updated August 2, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.