HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
2357
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Chapter
Artificial intelligence music artists
§ -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter:
"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers from inputs how to generate outputs, such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions, that influence real or virtual environments.
"Artificial intelligence music artist" means a persona that is not a natural person, created through artificial intelligence, and marketed, distributed, or promoted as a musical performer or recording artist.[Underlined: ]
"Music streaming platform" means a website, application, or other digital interface accessible to the public that offers a catalogue of music or other audio-based content.
§ -2 Artificial intelligence music artists; streaming platforms; prohibited. No music streaming platform shall host, distribute, or otherwise make available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist.
§ -3 Rules; enforcement. (a) The department of the attorney general shall have exclusive authority to enforce this chapter and adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Any violation of this chapter shall constitute an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the conduct of any trade or commerce under section 480-2."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Artificial Intelligence; Music Streaming Platforms; Music Artists; Prohibitions; Unfair Competition; UDAP; AG
Description:
Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or otherwise making available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist. Makes violations an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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