Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2727 HD1 CD1 (ACT 056).

This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on May 28, 2026, extends the time limit for filing discrimination complaints in Hawaii from 180 days to one year. The change directly affects individuals who believe they have faced unlawful discrimination under state law, giving them more time to report incidents to the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. By amending Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 368-11, the legislation ensures that the clock for filing a complaint starts from the date of the discriminatory act or the last occurrence in a pattern of ongoing discrimination. This adjustment aims to provide a more reasonable timeframe for victims to recognize and seek redress for civil rights violations.