Immigration (Driver Licenses & IDs)

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

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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signed · Hawaii · House May 19, 2026

HB 1163: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.

Amends requirements to commercial driver's license qualification standards to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non‑domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency. (CD1)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows non-domiciled CDLs for immigrants without citizenship proof, enabling access to driver's license services per federal compliance.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends commercial driver licensing to meet federal safety regulations (FMCSA), enhancing transportation safety standards under Department of Transportation oversight.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Driver Licensing Freight

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2058: RELATING TO SAFE COMMUNITIES.

Requires the Attorney General to designate safe community places. Prohibits employees at safe community places from providing voluntary consent to federal law enforcement agents for operations that identify or seek to identify apprehend, arrest, or impose any other penalty for activities protected by the First Amendment or immigration enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from enabling federal actions targeting First Amendment-protected activities, protecting civil rights and limiting overreach in criminal justice enforcement.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits state employees from consenting to federal immigration enforcement operations targeting First Amendment-protected activities, directly limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement to protect immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1849: RELATING TO LICENSING.

Removes the barrier that requires applicants for professional or vocational licensing to be United States citizens, United States nationals, or persons with work visas. Allows an applicant to provide the applicant's individual tax identification number with a sworn affidavit in lieu of social security numbers when the applicant does not have a social security number. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves citizenship/work visa barrier for professional licensing, allowing non-citizens to use ITINs, advancing immigrant workforce integration and access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Tags Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 22: RELATING TO COLLABORATION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

Allows state and county law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes in only limited, specific circumstances.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAllows state law enforcement to collaborate with federal immigration enforcement under limited circumstances, enabling federal enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1482: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.

Amends section 286-236, HRS, to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non-domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows non-domiciled applicants without citizenship proof to obtain commercial driver's licenses, providing immigrant services per federal regulations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends licensing to comply with federal safety regulations (FMCSA), enhancing transportation safety standards under DOT oversight for commercial drivers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Driver Licensing

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1838: RELATING TO VISAS.

Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U or T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U or T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. (CD1)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes uniform statewide U/T visa certification processes for immigrant crime victims, aligning with federal law to facilitate access to protections and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs