Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR41

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 need for a coordinated response across various sectors to tackle issues related to cyberstalking, nonconsensual image distribution, and other forms of digital harassment. It aims to provide a structured approach to reviewing existing legal frameworks and identifying gaps that leave individuals vulnerable to such harms. The formation of the working group is seen as a vital step to enhance regulatory safeguards and ensure that protective measures evolve in tandem with technology.

Summary

Senate Resolution SR41 requests the establishment of a Youth Digital Safety and Platform Accountability Working Group by the Department of the Attorney General in Hawaii. The intent of this resolution is to address growing concerns about technology-facilitated abuse, particularly against vulnerable populations such as women, youth, and survivors of domestic violence. The prevalence of digital technology in daily life raises the stakes regarding the safety and privacy of individuals, especially considering the rise of emerging forms of abuse linked to new technologies.

Contention

Although supportive of the idea of addressing digital safety, some advocates may debate the effectiveness of the proposed working group and its targeting of the rapidly advancing technology landscape. Critics may also express concerns regarding the resource allocation and the depth of commitment by state agencies to the cause. The resolution calls for collaboration with various stakeholders, but the success of such partnerships in meaningful legislative changes is yet to be assessed.

Recommendations

The working group is tasked with multiple objectives, including assessing technology-facilitated abuse prevalence, reviewing state and federal laws, evaluating digital platform safety policies, and drawing on best practices from other jurisdictions. Moreover, they are expected to submit a comprehensive report that includes legislative recommendations to the Hawaii Legislature, which could guide future laws aimed at enhancing online safety.

Companion Bills

HI SCR42

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 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 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 SR100

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

HI SR69

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 SR115

Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Geothermal Energy Working Group To Evaluate The Regulatory And Policy Landscape Surrounding Geothermal Energy In Hawaii.

HI SR141

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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