Immigration

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1839: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in the custody of a state or county law enforcement agency of their rights before any interview with federal immigration authorities pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to federal immigration authorities' access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records. (CD1)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires law enforcement to notify detained immigrants of rights before ICE interviews and mandates public records for ICE access, limiting federal cooperation and protecting due process.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 2057: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits any law enforcement agency or law enforcement official from entering into an agreement under federal law that permits state or county agencies to engage in immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officials from engaging in certain immigration-related actions, except under limited circumstances. (CD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funds from being used for federal law enforcement cooperation, limiting budget allocation per bill's prohibition on state resource usage.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state law enforcement from assisting federal immigration enforcement operations, aligning with sanctuary policies that limit state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to protect immigrant rights.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2540: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits with certain exceptions, the use of facial coverings and requires visible identification by law enforcement officers and their vehicles in the performance of their duties. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish policies regarding state and county cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from prolonging a stop to inquire about a person's civil immigration status. Establishes criminal offenses for use of a mask or facial covering by a law enforcement officer, lack of visible identification, and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires visible ID for officers and bans prolonging stops for immigration status, enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights in law enforcement.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits law enforcement from prolonging stops to inquire about immigration status, a direct protective measure limiting state involvement in immigration enforcement.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 3322: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes provisions limiting state and federal collaboration for purposes of immigration enforcement operations. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish and publicly post written policies regarding civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from initiating or prolonging a stop, detention, or arrest of a person for the purpose of determining the person's civil immigration status, except under certain circumstances. Prohibits state and county involvement in civil immigration enforcement activity in certain locations. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to assist state and county agencies in maintaining compliance with the civil immigration enforcement policy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits law enforcement from prolonging stops to inquire about immigration status, limiting state involvement in federal immigration enforcement and protecting immigrant rights.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 816: RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.

Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides legal representation funding for immigrants in court, strengthening due process protections per bill's explicit purpose.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1349: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status, increasing access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage for children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 438: RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.

Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Due Process in Immigration Program, directly funding a state program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds legal representation for immigrants in proceedings, strengthening due process protections per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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