RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.

Removed 'recipients of state funds' from the list of entities subject to the bill's immigration enforcement restrictions.

Added a specific exemption allowing the University of Hawaii to comply with mandatory federal contractor certifications or conditions tied to federal funding, even if it conflicts with this Act.

Modified the definition of 'state contractor' to specify that contracts must be entered into 'after the effective date of this Act' to be covered.

Expanded the Attorney General's duty to publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies operating protected community locations.

Updated enforcement provisions to include a 'good faith' defense for state actors acting under duress or fear for their safety.

Confirmed the effective date as July 1, 3000, and maintained the policy adoption deadline of January 1, 2027.

Expanded applicability to include state contractors and recipients of state funds, not just state and county agencies.

Added a new section defining key terms such as 'civil immigration enforcement,' 'designated administrator or counsel,' 'immigration detainer,' and 'protected perimeter.'

Replaced specific operational mandates with a broader requirement to establish statewide standards and amend specific chapters in the Hawaii Revised Statutes for various agencies.

Added a specific appropriation for the Attorney General to fund model policies, training materials, and a reporting portal.

Changed the effective date from 'upon approval' to a placeholder date of July 1, 3000, indicating a future effective date to be determined.

Added a new requirement for the Attorney General to adopt policies for receiving complaints, investigating violations, and issuing penalties.

Expanded applicability from a specific list of state agencies to all state and county agencies operating protected community locations.

Removed the specific appropriation of funds for the Attorney General to implement the Act.

Changed the effective date from July 1, 2026, to the date of the bill's approval.

Removed the detailed definitions section for terms like 'civil immigration enforcement' and 'protected perimeter'.

Removed separate sections requiring specific agencies (Education, Health, Libraries, etc.) to adopt policies, consolidating the requirement into a single section for all agencies.

Added a requirement for the Attorney General to publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies.

Added a provision stating the Act is of statewide concern and does not restrict the University of Hawaii from complying with federal funding conditions.