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HB1753Introduced in the House

Relating To Social Media.

Passed

Introduced by Shirley Ann Templo, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)

Where it stands

Act 252, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).

July 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · April 29, 2026

4

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

4 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Mahina Poepoe13Yes
Shirley Ann Templo30Yes
Elijah Pierick39Yes
Scot Matayoshi49Yes

Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1

  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 02-10-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  5. The 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.

  6. Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 676-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

  7. Passed 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).

  8. Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  9. The 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.

  10. Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1107-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.

  11. Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.

  12. Passed 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.

  13. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 283).

  14. Passed First Reading.

  15. Referred to CPN, JDC.

  16. The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  17. The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 03-24-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  18. The 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.

  19. Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3321) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

  20. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

  21. The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

  22. The 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.

  23. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3769) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

  24. 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.

  25. Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

  26. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 620) in amended form (SD 2).

  27. House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).

  28. Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).

  29. House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Templo, Pierick.

  30. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).

  31. Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lamosao.

  32. Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 782).

  33. Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224.

  34. The 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.

  35. The 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.

  36. Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 63-26) as amended in (CD 1).

  37. Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.

  38. Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 63-26).

  39. 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26

  40. Floor Amendment No. 5 offered by Rep. Templo.

  41. Floor amendment adopted as amended CD 2 with none voting no and none excused.

  42. Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday 05-08-26.

  43. Floor Amendment No. 9 offered.

  44. Floor amendment adopted as amended (CD 2).

  45. Separated Committee Report.

  46. Report filed.

  47. 48 Hrs. Notice 05-08-26

  48. Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

  49. Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).

  50. Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 820).

  51. Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889).

  52. Transmitted to Governor.

  53. Act 252, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).

  54. Act 252, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).

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