Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR42

Introduced
3/10/26  

Caption

Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Youth Digital Safety And Platform Accountability Working Group To Examine Technology-facilitated Abuse In The State And Develop Recommendations For Regulatory Safeguards.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the detrimental effects of technology-facilitated abuse, which encompasses particular methods such as stalking via tracking applications and image-based sexual abuse. By forming a dedicated working group, the resolution seeks to assess the prevalence of these technologies and recommend regulatory changes that could protect individuals from such abuses. The significance of digitally secure environments is magnified by Hawaii's unique reliance on digital connectivity for education and employment, suggesting that regulatory intervention is essential to foster safe digital interactions.

Summary

SCR42, also known as the Senate Concurrent Resolution 42, is a legislative initiative aimed at enhancing digital safety for youth in Hawaii. It calls for the establishment of a working group led by the Department of the Attorney General, tasked with examining the issue of technology-facilitated abuse within the state. The growing reliance on digital technologies for various aspects of life, combined with the rise of internet-facilitated harassment, highlights the need for focused regulatory measures to safeguard vulnerable populations, especially youth and those facing gender-based violence.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding SCR42 may arise from differing opinions on the effectiveness and implications of increased regulations on digital platforms. Critics may express concerns about overregulation potentially stifling innovation or imposing undue burdens on technology companies. Furthermore, there is the challenge of ensuring that any recommended measures are appropriately tailored to address the complexities of technology-facilitated abuse without infringing on privacy rights or limiting free expression online. The working group is tasked with evaluating these factors and crafting solutions that balance safety and freedom in the digital realm.

Companion Bills

HI SR41

Same As Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Youth Digital Safety And Platform Accountability Working Group To Examine Technology-facilitated Abuse In The State And Develop Recommendations For Regulatory Safeguards.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR145

Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations For Establishing And Implementing A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program For The State.

HI SCR121

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Tourism And Gaming Working Group.

HI SR117

Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations For Establishing And Implementing A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program For The State.

HI SCR136

Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Nuclear Energy Working Group To Study The Feasibility Of Using Advanced Nuclear Power Technologies In The State.

HI SCR119

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.

HI SCR86

Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Aeromedical Services Working Group.

HI SCR150

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Working Group To Develop And Recommend Federal, State, And County Programs Subsidizing The Transport Of Waterborne Cargo.

HI SCR172

Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.

HI HCR179

Requesting The Senate Standing Committee On Labor And Technology And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Labor To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Develop Recommendations For Establishing And Implementing A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program For The State.

HI HR175

Requesting The Senate Standing Committee On Labor And Technology And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Labor To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Develop Recommendations For Establishing And Implementing A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program For The State.

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