Hawaii Enacts AI Companion Disclosure and Safety Law - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Hawaii has enacted a new law requiring AI companion products to include disclosures and meet safety standards, affecting developers and deployers of such AI systems.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) space on August 18, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Developers, manufacturers, and deployers of AI companion products in Hawaii, including health tech startups and digital health companies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New legal requirements for AI companion products, including disclosure and safety measures.
Who it affects
Developers, manufacturers, and deployers of AI companion products in Hawaii, including health tech startups and digital health companies.
What you must do
Review the law's text to understand specific disclosure and safety obligations, and assess whether your AI companion products comply.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt.
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