Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateHawaiiIntroduced
SB 3001: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Jarrett Keohokalole
SB 3001 status: Introduced — Act 248, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350) (updated Jul 14, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
69OUT OF 100
Score:69/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Behavioral Health Administration of the Department of Health containing certain information. Establishes that violations are to be considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (CD1)
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Establishes clear compliance standards for the AI companion market
- Reduces liability risks through defined behavioral safety protocols
- Aligns Hawaii market expectations with growing national AI safety standards
Risks
- Imposes administrative and reporting costs on AI companion operators
- Requires design modifications for existing conversational AI interfaces
- Compliance may necessitate increased staffing for safety protocol monitoring
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Protects minors from addictive AI design features
- Empowers parents with tools to manage child screen time and account settings
- Reduces exposure of children to sexually explicit AI content
Risks
- Potential reduction in 'engagement' and personalization features for users
- Parental tools may require active management, potentially increasing user burden
- Strict disclosures may alter the intended 'companion' user experience
Technology Industry
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Clarifies liability for third-party AI system developers
- Standardizes acceptable industry practices for AI-human disclosures
- Encourages integration of safety-by-design principles into R&D
Risks
- Regulates product design features, limiting specific engagement-focused business models
- Introduces complex technical compliance requirements for conversational AI
- Mandates specific content-filtering protocols for suicidal ideation and self-harm
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Mandates annual reporting on safety protocols and crisis interventions
- Directs departmental oversight to the behavioral health administration
- Provides clear enforcement pathways through the Attorney General
Risks
- Reporting is limited to specific metrics, excluding deeper safety audits
- Lack of private right of action may limit individual recourse for harm
- Enforcement relies on existing consumer protection laws rather than specialized oversight
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Requires mandatory crisis intervention referrals for suicidal ideation
- Prohibits AI from simulating mental health professionals
- Directs developers to implement evidence-based risk detection methods
Risks
- AI-driven crisis referrals are an automated supplement, not a medical replacement
- Risk that users may still rely on AI for mental health despite disclaimers
- Effectiveness of self-harm detection protocols remains technically difficult to guarantee
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The legislation precludes a private right of action, limiting the ability for harmed individuals to seek direct legal remedies.
Analysis scope
The bill applies specifically to 'AI companions' and may not cover broader generative AI applications.
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