Gun Control and AI Regulation.

As the 2026 legislative session continues, several high-profile bills are moving through the Hawaii State Capitol. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Judiciary heard Senate Bill 2575, which would dramatically increase penalties for violating Gun Violence Protective Orders, elevating such offenses to a Class A felony. SB2967 is gaining momentum; it would establish first-of-its-kind consumer protection requirements for artificial intelligence, including a right to human review for consequential AI decisions. HB2122 has passed a key hurdle, proposing a housing voucher program to help recruit and retain teachers amid the state's notoriously high cost of living.

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