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HB 1895 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.

Summary
Includes the disruption or interference with the administration or functions of any school, school administration office, or school board in the offense of harassment. Elevates the penalty for harassment to a misdemeanor when the recipient is an educational worker.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects educational workers by elevating harassment penalties to misdemeanor, directly supporting teacher safety and well-being in schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentElevates harassment penalties against educational workers, strengthening workplace safety protections for a specific labor group.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 2
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Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Justin Woodson
DDemocratic
HI
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