Immigration

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1849: RELATING TO LICENSING.

Removes the barrier that requires applicants for professional or vocational licensing to be United States citizens, United States nationals, or persons with work visas. Allows an applicant to provide the applicant's individual tax identification number with a sworn affidavit in lieu of social security numbers when the applicant does not have a social security number. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves citizenship/work visa barrier for professional licensing, allowing non-citizens to use ITINs, advancing immigrant workforce integration and access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Tags Licensing

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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 · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 440: 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 and restricts ICE access, enhancing educational access for immigrant students and protecting school environments.80% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits collection of immigration status and restricts ICE access to facilities, limiting federal enforcement cooperation per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers

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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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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 714: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children who are otherwise ineligible due to their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to expand Medicaid coverage under CHIP for income-qualified pregnant persons and children ineligible due to immigration status, directly increasing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds Medicaid coverage for immigrants ineligible due to immigration status, directly expanding healthcare access for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1482: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.

Amends section 286-236, HRS, to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non-domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows non-domiciled applicants without citizenship proof to obtain commercial driver's licenses, providing immigrant services per federal regulations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends licensing to comply with federal safety regulations (FMCSA), enhancing transportation safety standards under DOT oversight for commercial drivers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Driver Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1310: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor to provide profiles of Filipino immigrants related to demographic, education, and vocation data. Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with certain agricultural entities in the Philippines. Requires and appropriates funds for the Departments of Labor and Industrial Relations and Human Resources Development to develop a program that brings agricultural workers from the Philippines to Hawaii, under certain conditions. Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to establish a hydroponics pilot program.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill appropriates funds to develop a program bringing Filipino agricultural workers to Hawaii, directly funding immigrant labor recruitment for state agriculture.95% confidence

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1838: RELATING TO VISAS.

Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U or T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U or T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. (CD1)

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes uniform statewide U/T visa certification processes for immigrant crime victims, aligning with federal law to facilitate access to protections and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs