HawaiiSocial media platforms would let users delete accounts and personal data
Beginning January 1, 2027, covered social media platforms would let users request account deletion, erase associated personal information, and avoid obstructing those requests.
What it does
Covered platforms would give users an easy way to delete accounts, erase associated personal information, and confirm when deletion is complete, subject to other law.
Platforms would be barred from hiding or delaying deletion requests or demanding unnecessary personal information, while keeping records of requests and confirmations.
The attorney general could sue platforms over violations, seek court orders, and pursue daily fines, but the proposed maximum fine is not specified.
Argument forUsers could gain more control over personal information by using a clear deletion process and receiving confirmation when the platform finishes.
Argument againstPlatforms and users may not know which services are covered because the user and revenue thresholds are left blank.
More detail
Covered platforms would give users a clear way to request account deletion and would erase related personal information after confirming the request. The rule would apply to social media platforms that meet the bill's nationwide user or global revenue test, and to their users. Platforms could verify that the person requesting deletion is the account holder. Deletion would not require collecting more personal information than needed for verification. Deletion would remain subject to other state or federal law. Platforms would complete deletion within 45 days after receiving a confirmed request, subject to other state or federal law; the bill states an effective date of January 1, 2027.
Covered platforms would not be allowed to make account deletion harder through confusing designs, delays, or extra information demands. The restriction would cover user interfaces, terms, and processes used to request deletion of an account or personal information. Platforms could request information needed to verify the account holder. The text also describes recordkeeping duties, but the required retention period is blank. The bill states that its provisions would take effect on January 1, 2027.
The attorney general would be able to bring civil cases, seek court orders, and pursue penalties for violations. The enforcement authority would cover violations of the proposed social media account-deletion chapter. The text allows fines of up to a specified amount per violation per day, but that amount is blank. The attorney general's department could adopt implementation and enforcement rules. The bill states that the enforcement provisions would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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History
- 2026
- Jul 14Act 252, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).Latest
- Jul 14Act 252, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).Became Law
- May 8Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
- Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2. Result: pass.Lower
- May 8Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).Major
- May 8Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 820).Minor
- May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889).Minor
- May 8Transmitted to Governor.
- May 6Floor Amendment No. 5 offered by Rep. Templo.Minor
- May 6Floor amendment adopted as amended CD 2 with none voting no and none excused.Major
- May 6Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday 05-08-26.
- May 6Floor Amendment No. 9 offered.Minor
- May 6Floor amendment adopted as amended (CD 2).Major
- May 6Separated Committee Report.
- May 6Report filed.
- May 648 Hrs. Notice 05-08-26
- Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Poepoe, Templo, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 29The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Rhoads, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 63-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 63-26).
- Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
- Apr 28Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224.
- Apr 27Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lamosao.
- Apr 27Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 782).Minor
- Apr 20House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Templo, Pierick.
- Apr 20Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).Minor
- Apr 17Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).Minor
- Apr 16House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
- Apr 14Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 14Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 620) in amended form (SD 2).
- Apr 10Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3769) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
- Apr 1048 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
- Apr 7The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 1The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
- Mar 30Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3321) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
- Mar 30Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.Minor
- Mar 24The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 18The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 03-24-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Minor
- Mar 13The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Mar 12Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 283).Minor
- Mar 12Passed First Reading.Minor
- Mar 12Referred to CPN, JDC.Minor
- Mar 10Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
- Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 6Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1107-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Mar 6Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
- Mar 3The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 27Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Feb 20Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 676-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 20Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).Minor
- Feb 10The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 6Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 02-10-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Jan 26Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1Minor
- Jan 22Introduced and Pass First Reading.Minor
- Jan 21Pending introduction.Introduced
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