HCR 48 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

URGING THE GOVERNOR AND MAYORS TO TAKE ACTION TO REASSURE ALL VISITORS TO HAWAII THAT THEY WILL BE TREATED SAFELY, LEGALLY, AND ETHICALLY BY ALL STATE AND COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES UPON THEIR ARRIVAL AND THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY.

This bill is a non-binding resolution urging the Governor and local mayors to reassure visitors that they will be treated safely, legally, and ethically by law enforcement agencies in Hawaii. It is based on concerns about federal immigration policies allowing warrantless searches of electronic devices and social media, which the bill argues could lead to unfair treatment of travelers. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead calls for official statements to maintain Hawaii's reputation as a welcoming destination. It directs copies of the resolution to state and county leaders, including those in Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu.

Issues: ✓ Immigration

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Apr 2, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR48 → HCR48_HD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to expand its scope from urging only the Governor to also urging Mayors of specific counties. This change broadens the resolution's applicability to include county-level law enforcement agencies, ensuring that both state and local authorities are explicitly directed to reassure visitors of safe and ethical treatment.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from applying solely to state law enforcement agencies to include both state and county law enforcement agencies.

SCOPE

The resolution now urges both the Governor and Mayors of Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, and Honolulu to take action, rather than just the Governor.

The requirement for safe and ethical treatment was expanded to cover all state and county law enforcement agencies, not just state agencies.

ENFORCEMENT

The transmission of certified copies of the resolution was changed to be sent to the Governor and the specified Mayors.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and none excused (0).

lower

Apr 2, 2026

Committee

Reported from TOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1734-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to JHA.

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on TOU recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tam, Templo, Hussey, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ilagan.

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Committee

Referred to TOU, JHA, referral sheet 18

lower

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced

Offered

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Introduced

To be offered.

lower

12 primary · 0 co-sponsors