How Is This Bill Enforced
Verbatim statutory text on the left; plain-language analysis and a per-section checklist on the right. Numbered markers cross-link to the matching checklist row.
As used in this chapter: "Artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers from inputs how to generate outputs, such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions, that influence real or virtual environments.§ -1" means a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers from inputs how to generate outputs, such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions, that influence real or virtual environments. "Artificial intelligence music artistArtificial intelligence music artist"Artificial intelligence music artist" means a persona that is not a natural person, created through artificial intelligence, and marketed, distributed, or promoted as a musical performer or recording artist.§ -1" means a persona that is not a natural person, created through artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers from inputs how to generate outputs, such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions, that influence real or virtual environments.§ -1, and marketed, distributed, or promoted as a musical performer or recording artist. "Music streaming platformMusic streaming platform"Music streaming platform" means a website, application, or other digital interface accessible to the public that offers a catalogue of music or other audio-based content.§ -1" means a website, application, or other digital interface accessible to the public that offers a catalogue of music or other audio-based content.
This section establishes the three defined terms used throughout the new chapter: artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence music artist, and music streaming platform. The AI definition tracks the OECD/NIST formulation. The AI music artist definition is notable for its breadth — it covers any non-human persona created through AI that is marketed, distributed, or promoted as a musical performer, regardless of whether the underlying audio content itself is AI-generated. The music streaming platform definition is similarly broad, encompassing any public-facing digital interface offering a music catalogue.
1 No music streaming platformMusic streaming platform"Music streaming platform" means a website, application, or other digital interface accessible to the public that offers a catalogue of music or other audio-based content.§ -1 shall host, distribute, or otherwise make available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artistArtificial intelligence music artist"Artificial intelligence music artist" means a persona that is not a natural person, created through artificial intelligence, and marketed, distributed, or promoted as a musical performer or recording artist.§ -1.
This section imposes the bill's sole operative prohibition: music streaming platforms may not host, distribute, or otherwise make available in Hawaii music performed by or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist. The prohibition is categorical — there is no disclosure alternative, no exception for labeled content, and no carve-out for AI-assisted human artists. The restriction applies to making the content available "in the State," raising questions about territorial scope for internet-accessible platforms.
(a) The department of the attorney general shall have exclusive authority to enforce this chapter and adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Any violation of this chapter shall constitute an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the conduct of any trade or commerce under section 480-2.
This section designates the Department of the Attorney General as the exclusive enforcement authority and grants rulemaking power under HRS chapter 91. It further provides that any violation of the chapter constitutes an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice under HRS § 480-2, incorporating the full remedial apparatus of Hawaii's consumer protection statute without creating any independent private right of action under this chapter.
This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
The bill uses a placeholder effective date of July 1, 3000, a standard Hawaii legislative convention indicating the bill is not intended to take immediate effect and is likely a vehicle for further amendment or negotiation during the legislative session.