The Hawaii AI Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001, Act 248) requires operators of AI companion systems to tell users they are interacting with AI rather than a human. Minors must receive either a persistent visible disclaimer or hourly reminders. The act has been in effect since July 14, 2026.
What the Hawaii AI Disclosure and Safety Act Requires
Systems must refer users expressing suicidal ideation or self-harm to crisis services, must not claim to provide mental health care, and must avoid outputs encouraging self-injury. For minors, operators cannot use addictive variable-reward mechanics, generate content that discourages ending a session, or produce inappropriate adult material, and they must offer parental controls.
Reporting and Enforcement
Starting in 2028, operators file annual reports with the state on crisis referrals and safety protocols. Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices enforced by the state, and the act creates no private right of action.
Source: Hawaii State Legislature: SB 3001
Report a violation: If you believe a business is violating this law, you can file a complaint with the Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection (Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs).
