Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Law Enforcement Officers; Law Enforcement Agencies; Facial Coverings; Visible Identification; Civil Immigration 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 interrogation. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-20 | Latest Action | The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Gedeon; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2279 HD1 SD1 | Expungement Orders; Violations | in_committee |
| HB 2289 HD1 SD1 | Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling | in_committee |
| HB 1308 HD3 SD2 | DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund | unknown |
| HB 1888 HD3 | DOE; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment | in_committee |
| HB 433 HD1 SD1 | DCR; Reentry Services; Community-Based Services; Report; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 698 HD1 SD2 | Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Pet Animals; Service Animals; Law Enforcement Animals; Penalties | unknown |
| SB 2377 SD2 | Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony | in_committee |
| SB 3096 SD1 HD1 | ERS; Unfunded Accrued Liability; Employer Contribution Rates; Increase | in_committee |