Immigration (Enforcement)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2540: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits with certain exceptions, the use of facial coverings and requires visible identification by law enforcement officers and their vehicles in the performance of their duties. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish policies regarding state and county cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from prolonging a stop to inquire about a person's civil immigration status. Establishes criminal offenses for use of a mask or facial covering by a law enforcement officer, lack of visible identification, and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires visible ID for officers and bans prolonging stops for immigration status, enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights in law enforcement.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits law enforcement from prolonging stops to inquire about immigration status, a direct protective measure limiting state involvement in immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2058: RELATING TO SAFE COMMUNITIES.

Requires the Attorney General to designate safe community places. Prohibits employees at safe community places from providing voluntary consent to federal law enforcement agents for operations that identify or seek to identify apprehend, arrest, or impose any other penalty for activities protected by the First Amendment or immigration enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from enabling federal actions targeting First Amendment-protected activities, protecting civil rights and limiting overreach in criminal justice enforcement.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits state employees from consenting to federal immigration enforcement operations targeting First Amendment-protected activities, directly limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement to protect immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 818: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Prohibits certain covered educational entities and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities from collecting information regarding citizenship or immigration status or allowing officers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter certain facilities, except under specific circumstances.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits schools from collecting immigration status data, protecting immigrant students' access to education by preventing ICE enforcement in schools.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits collecting immigration status and restricting ICE access in schools/health facilities, limiting federal enforcement cooperation to protect immigrant privacy and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1870: RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.

By 1/1/2027, requires all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations to adopt and post written policies that identify nonpublic areas, establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response, prohibit the collection of certain immigration-status data, and require annual staff training and certain multilingual notices. Requires the Attorney General to publish model policies. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts law enforcement participation in civil immigration enforcement near community services (schools, health care, shelters), promoting trust and access to essential services while aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing ...85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates schools as protected community locations to limit immigration enforcement, ensuring safe access to education and protecting students/staff from disruption in educational settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare facilities from immigration enforcement, ensuring access to services without fear of deportation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects shelters (housing services) from immigration enforcement, ensuring access to housing for vulnerable populations in protected community locations.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill limits state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement near protected community locations (schools, health facilities), safeguarding immigrant access to essential services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 22: RELATING TO COLLABORATION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

Allows state and county law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes in only limited, specific circumstances.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAllows state law enforcement to collaborate with federal immigration enforcement under limited circumstances, enabling federal enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2056: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

SB 2056 prohibits law enforcement agencies in the state from entering into certain agreements with federal or out-of-state law enforcement agencies. This bill directly affects all local and state law enforcement agencies by restricting their ability to collaborate on specific joint operations or data-sharing arrangements. The key provision is a blanket ban on these agreements, though the abstract does not specify which types of agreements are prohibited. The bill focuses solely on restricting inter-jurisdictional cooperation without detailing exceptions or enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts state-federal law enforcement collaboration, limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts per indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 3322: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes provisions limiting state and federal collaboration for purposes of immigration enforcement operations. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish and publicly post written policies regarding civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from initiating or prolonging a stop, detention, or arrest of a person for the purpose of determining the person's civil immigration status, except under certain circumstances. Prohibits state and county involvement in civil immigration enforcement activity in certain locations. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to assist state and county agencies in maintaining compliance with the civil immigration enforcement policy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits law enforcement from prolonging stops to inquire about immigration status, limiting state involvement in federal immigration enforcement and protecting immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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