HR 44 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ACTION TO REASSURE ALL VISITORS TO HAWAII THAT THEY WILL BE TREATED SAFELY, LEGALLY, AND ETHICALLY BY ALL STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES UPON THEIR ARRIVAL AND THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY.

This House Resolution urges the Governor of Hawaii to reassure visitors that they will be treated safely, legally, and ethically by state law enforcement agencies during their stay. The measure responds to concerns about federal immigration policies allowing warrantless searches of electronic devices and social media, which the bill's sponsors argue could lead to unconstitutional denials of entry. By requesting the Governor's action, the resolution aims to protect Hawaii's reputation and ensure that visitors are not subjected to practices that conflict with constitutional rights and state values. The document is a formal request rather than a law that creates new penalties or mandates specific enforcement actions.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Referred to TOU, JHA, referral sheet 18
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Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
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