Hawaii HB 1753 — RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

Hawaii, 2026. HB 1753: RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

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Latest action

July 14, 2026 — Act 252, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).

Summary

Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)

Sponsors

• TEMPLO — primary sponsor
• AMATO — primary sponsor
• BELATTI — primary sponsor
• CHUN — primary sponsor
• GARCIA — primary sponsor
• GEDEON — primary sponsor
• HUSSEY — primary sponsor
• ILAGAN — primary sponsor
• IWAMOTO — primary sponsor
• KILA — primary sponsor
• KUSCH — primary sponsor
• LOWEN — primary sponsor
• MARTEN — primary sponsor
• MATAYOSHI — primary sponsor
• MIYAKE — primary sponsor
• MORIKAWA — primary sponsor
• OLDS — primary sponsor
• POEPOE — primary sponsor
• REYES ODA — primary sponsor
• SOUZA — primary sponsor
• TAKENOUCHI — primary sponsor
• TAM — primary sponsor
• TARNAS — primary sponsor

Bill text

HB1753_CD1_HFA5 Read version ↗ Read version ↗

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Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. January 21, 2026Pending introduction.
2. January 22, 2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.
3. January 26, 2026Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
4. February 6, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 02-10-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
5. February 10, 2026The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
6. February 20, 2026Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 676-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
7. February 20, 2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
8. February 27, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
9. March 3, 2026The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
10. March 6, 2026Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1107-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
11. March 6, 2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
12. March 10, 2026Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
13. March 12, 2026Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 283).
14. March 12, 2026Passed First Reading.
15. March 12, 2026Referred to CPN, JDC.
16. March 13, 2026The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
17. March 18, 2026The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 03-24-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
18. March 24, 2026The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
19. March 30, 2026Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3321) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
20. March 30, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
21. April 1, 2026The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
22. April 7, 2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
23. April 10, 2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3769) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
24. April 10, 202648 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
25. April 14, 2026Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
26. April 14, 2026Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 620) in amended form (SD 2).
27. April 16, 2026House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
28. April 17, 2026Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
29. April 20, 2026House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Templo, Pierick.
30. April 20, 2026Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
31. April 27, 2026Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lamosao.
32. April 27, 2026Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 782).
33. April 28, 2026Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224.
34. April 29, 2026The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Poepoe, Templo, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
35. April 29, 2026The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Rhoads, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
36. April 29, 2026Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 63-26) as amended in (CD 1).
37. April 29, 2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
38. April 29, 2026Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 63-26).
39. April 29, 202648 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
40. May 6, 2026Floor Amendment No. 5 offered by Rep. Templo.
41. May 6, 2026Floor amendment adopted as amended CD 2 with none voting no and none excused.
42. May 6, 2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday 05-08-26.
43. May 6, 2026Floor Amendment No. 9 offered.
44. May 6, 2026Floor amendment adopted as amended (CD 2).
45. May 6, 2026Separated Committee Report.
46. May 6, 2026Report filed.
47. May 6, 202648 Hrs. Notice 05-08-26
48. May 8, 2026Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
49. May 8, 2026Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).
50. May 8, 2026Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 820).
51. May 8, 2026Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889).
52. May 8, 2026Transmitted to Governor.
53. July 14, 2026Act 252, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).
54. July 14, 2026Act 252, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).

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