Immigration (DACA & Dreamers)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 814: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Allows certain undocumented students to be considered residents of the State for the purposes of tuition, financial assistance, and University of Hawaii program participation under certain conditions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for undocumented students by enabling resident tuition rates and financial aid eligibility, directly advancing educational access under the topic.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows undocumented students access to in-state tuition and financial aid, aligning with DACA protections and immigrant integration services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education DACA & Dreamers

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1349: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status, increasing access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage for children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

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

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 713: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide health insurance through Medicaid's Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified children and pregnant persons regardless of their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to expand Medicaid CHIP coverage to income-qualified children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage to children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, expanding access to immigrant services.95% confidence

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

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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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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 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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