Immigration

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2445: RELATING TO STUDENT SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to develop, adopt, and implement a standardized emergency response plan governing immigration enforcement activity at or within one thousand feet of public schools and adopt policies and procedures to address immigration enforcement activity at certain school-related location and events. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires Department of Education to create safety plan protecting schools from immigration enforcement disruptions, aligning with educational safety protections.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires emergency plan for immigration enforcement near schools, protecting student safety and limiting disruption to immigrant families during federal actions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 73: 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 or processing any permit for this purpose.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state agencies from facilitating immigration detention facilities and limits cooperation with federal enforcement, directly aligning with indicators of supporting immigrant rights by restricting state involvement in detention systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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