Immigration

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

Track

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

Track

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

Track

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 854: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Establishes a Universal Representation in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Office of Community Services to provide access to legal representation, under certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes program providing legal representation access for immigrants in proceedings, funding protections and services - directly supports immigrant rights and access to counsel.95% confidence

Track

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

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2771: RELATING TO LICENSING.

Removes the barrier requiring applicants for professional or vocational licensing to be United States citizens, United States nationals, or persons with work visas. Allows applicants to provide individual tax identification numbers in lieu of social security numbers if all other requirements are met.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves citizenship/work visa barriers for professional licensing, enabling immigrants with ITINs to access services. Directly advances immigrant integration and access to state-licensed professions.95% confidence

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

Track

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

Track

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 794: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES.

Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government for this purpose.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state land use for immigration detention facilities and blocks state agencies from contracting with federal government for this purpose, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

Track

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 206: RELATING TO PROPERTY.

Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits nonresident aliens/businesses from acquiring residential property, restricting housing development access and limiting market participation.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits nonresident aliens from acquiring residential property, restricting immigration-related property rights and access.95% confidence

Track

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

Track