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Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.

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Hawaii House Concurrent Resolution H.C.R. No. 192 (2026) requests the Hawai'i Civil Rights Commission to examine whether existing state anti-discrimination laws adequately cover algorithmic and automated decision systems, including AI tools used in employment screening, tenant selection, credit determinations, and public benefits eligibility. The resolution directs the examination to include: (1) an assessment of whether existing state law provides sufficient authority to investigate and remedy algorithmic discrimination; (2) identification of jurisdictional and evidentiary challenges in algorithmic discrimination claims; (3) evaluation of whether guidance, rulemaking, or administrative clarification is needed; (4) consideration of feasibility of establishing a complaint intake pathway for algorithmic discrimination under existing law; and (5) any recommendations for legislative action. The Commission is asked to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Certified copies are to be transmitted to the Chair and Executive Director of the Hawai'i Civil Rights Commission.

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