SB157Hawaii2026 sessionEngrossed
Relating To Antitrust.
Algorithmic discrimination & biasConsumer protection & disclosureEducation useLiability & private right of action
Plain-language summary
Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting systems in Hawaii's residential rental market as an antitrust measure. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to conduct a public education program about the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties, effective July 1, 2050.
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History
Jan 13, 2025
SPending Introduction.
Jan 15, 2025
SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 17, 2025
SReferred to CPN, JDC/WAM.
Jan 23, 2025
SThe committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Jan 28, 2025
SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Feb 10, 2025
SReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 167) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
Feb 10, 2025
SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
Feb 21, 2025
SThe committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
Feb 26, 2025
SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Feb 26, 2025
SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Feb 28, 2025
SReported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 986) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
Feb 28, 2025
S48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
Mar 4, 2025
SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Mar 4, 2025
HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 104) in amended form (SD 2).
Mar 6, 2025
HPass First Reading
Mar 6, 2025
HReferred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19
Dec 8, 2025
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Progress
Introduced
EngrossedMar 4, 2025
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
SC
Sen. Stanley Chang (D)Prime sponsor
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