HI SB 3001

Hawaii SB 3001 (DCCA; AG; Conversational Artificial Intelligence Services)

Establishes disclosure, safety, and reporting requirements for conversational AI services broadly (not limited to companion chatbots), with a focus on minor protections and suicide-related harms.

Jurisdiction

Hawaii

Enacted

Pending

Effective

TBD

Enforcement

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA); Hawaii Attorney General

Passed Senate chamber in the 2026 session; House companion is HB 2502. Separate bill from HB 1782 (which targets AI companion systems specifically).

Hawaii State Legislature — SB 3001

Why It Matters

Broader in scope than most state chatbot bills — covers all conversational AI services rather than only companion chatbots — and complements Hawaii's narrower HB 1782 targeting AI companion systems.

Recent Developments

Passed Senate chamber in the 2026 session; companion HB 2502 in the House.

At a Glance

Harms addressed

Suicide Self-Harm Manipulation

Requires

Transparency Active Detection Crisis Resources Incident Reporting

Who Must Comply

Providers of conversational AI services accessible in Hawaii

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

Disclosure obligations for conversational AI services
Specific protections for minor users
Safeguards addressing suicide and self-harm
Annual reporting to Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)

Compliance & Enforcement

Penalties

$1M; $1K/violation

Primary Source

Hawaii State Legislature — SB 3001

https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3001_.HTM

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Hawaii

Focus Areas

Mental health & crisis

Child safety

Active safeguards required

Cite This

APA

Hawaii. (n.d.). Hawaii SB 3001 (DCCA; AG; Conversational Artificial Intelligence Services).

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Last updated April 16, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.