SB1156Hawaii2026 sessionIntroduced
Relating To Deepfakes.
Plain-language summary
Establishes the criminal offense of unlawfully creating or distributing sexually explicit deepfake content. Targets the non-consensual production and sharing of AI-generated intimate imagery. Adds this conduct to Hawaii's criminal code.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 17, 2025
SIntroduced.
Jan 21, 2025
SPassed First Reading.
Jan 23, 2025
SReferred to LBT, JDC.
Feb 4, 2025
SThe committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
Feb 7, 2025
SThe committee on LBT deferred the measure.
Dec 8, 2025
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Progress
IntroducedJan 17, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
MG
Sen. Mike Gabbard (D)Prime sponsor
JB
Sen. Joy San Buenaventura (D)
Sources
Always verify against the official source. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors.