Immigration

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3200: RELATING TO CULTURE.

Establishes Immigrants Day as a state holiday that is held annually on October 28. Changes Statehood Day from a state holiday to a day of recognition.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes Immigrants Day to honor contributions, promoting recognition and integration - directly aligns with supporting immigrant community visibility and cultural inclusion.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2873: RELATING TO VISAS.

Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U and 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 and T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. Appropriate funds for the Department of the Attorney General to provide training to state and county certifying entities so that the policies and processes comply with all federal requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General for the training.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes uniform statewide requirements for U/T visa certifications, facilitating access for immigrant crime victims by standardizing processes consistent with federal law.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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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

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 713: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide health insurance through Medicaid's Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified children and pregnant persons regardless of their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to expand Medicaid CHIP coverage to income-qualified children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage to children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, expanding access to immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2059: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits a law enforcement agency from entering into an agreement for the delegation of immigration enforcement authority to a state or county agency.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local law enforcement from delegating immigration enforcement authority, limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1768: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

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. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, limiting state-level enforcement actions against immigrants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2874: 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 the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies that have provided the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a detained individual within the previous year to hold two public forums per year.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires law enforcement to notify detained immigrants of rights before ICE interviews and mandates public disclosure of ICE access records, enhancing due process protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 856: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Establishes a standard for covered educational entities and certain health facilities when interacting with federal immigration authorities regarding civil immigration violations.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes standards to limit state entities' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement regarding civil violations, protecting immigrant access to education/health services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 775: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes except for in limited, specific circumstances.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state/local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities except limited cases, directly aligning with 'limits cooperation with federal enforcement' indicator for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 457: RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS.

Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to notify an individual of their rights when in law enforcement agency custody before any interview with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on certain matters regarding immigration violations. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates law enforcement to notify rights before ICE interviews, strengthening due process and civil rights protections in custody per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires law enforcement to notify individuals of rights before ICE interviews, protecting due process during immigration enforcement interactions.95% confidence

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

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