Act 247, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
Summary
The bill makes it illegal in Hawaii to publish realistic AI‑generated videos or audio of a real person without consent when used in advertising, to cause harm, or to facilitate fraud, defamation, or harassment. It provides exemptions for parody, satire, news reporting, documentary or historical portrayals, and allows victims or estates to sue for injunctions, damages up to $25,000 per ad, punitive damages, and attorney fees. The measure aims to protect residents from identity‑based harms while preserving free‑speech protections.
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