Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 2466
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- GEDEON (Republican)
- ALCOS (Republican)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- KAHALOA (Democratic)
- KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY (Democratic)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- MURAOKA (Republican)
- PIERICK (Republican)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- SHIMIZU (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Kila (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6