This amendment creates new rules in Hawaii that stop companies from sharing data with police unless a user agrees, there is a court order, or an emergency involving life-threatening danger occurs.
Hawaii2026Enacted
SB888
Rules for Smart Home Security Data Sharing
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 11:30 PM
In one sentence
This law stops companies that make smart home security devices from sharing user data with police unless the user agrees, a judge issues a warrant, or there is an emergency danger.
What it does
- Stops device operators from giving user data to law enforcement without permission.
- Allows data sharing only if the user consents, a judicial warrant exists, or an emergency involves imminent death or great bodily harm.
- Bans companies from forcing users to agree to share data as a condition for using their devices.
- Gives the Department of the Attorney General power to file civil lawsuits against operators who break these rules.
Who it affects
- Operators of smart household security devices
- Users of smart household security devices
- Law enforcement agencies seeking data from these devices
Limits and unknowns
- The law takes effect upon approval, but the specific calendar date is not listed in the provided text.
- The official summary mentions penalties generally but does not list specific fine amounts or punishment details.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. AG; Office of Consumer Protection; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Smart Household Security Device Data; Prohibition; Consent; Law Enforcement Agencies; Warrants; Emergency Situation; Penalties Prohibits operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement agencies unless the user consents, the law enforcement agency obtains a judicial warrant, or there is an emergency situation involving a clear and present danger of imminent death or great bodily harm. Prohibits operators from requiring users to consent to the sharing of data with law enforcement agencies as a condition of using a smart household security device. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements. (CD1)
Official activity
Bill history
- Act 253, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).H
- Act 253, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).S
- Enrolled to Governor.S
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).S
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).H
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran voting no (1) and none excused (0).H
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.S
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.H
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 47-26) as amended in (CD 1).H
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.S
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 47-26).S
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Tarnas, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.H
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.S
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 2:40PM; Conference Room 224.S
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-26 2:40PM; CR 224.S
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 3:30PM; Conference Room 224.S
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).S
- House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Pierick.H
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 724).H
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Awa.S
Changes
Amendments
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This amendment creates new rules that stop companies from sharing data with police unless a user agrees in writing, the police have a court warrant, or there is an emergency involving immediate danger to life.
This amendment creates new rules that stop companies from sharing data with police unless a user agrees in writing, the police have a court warrant, or there is an emergency involving immediate danger to life.
This amendment creates new rules in Hawaii that stop companies from sharing data with police unless a user agrees in writing or the police have a court warrant.
This amendment creates new rules that stop companies from sharing data with police unless a user agrees in writing or the police have a court order.
This amendment creates new rules in Hawaii that stop companies from sharing data with police unless a user agrees in writing or the police have a court warrant.