Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB1839: Relating to Immigration.
Status: Signed into law, June 26, 2026
Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in the custody of a state or county law enforcement agency of their rights before any interview with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies that have provided the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a detained individual within the previous year to hold two public forums per year.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to immigration.
From the enrolled text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that, according to the American Immigration Council, the State is home to approximately 258,800 immigrants, including 29,900 undocumented immigrants. The legislature further finds that the State is justifiably proud of its rich immigrant heritage, which is reflected in a valued tapestry of races, ancestral groups, religions, cultures, and languages from many parts of the world. The legislature further finds that the State is also proud of its strong civil rights record. Article I, section 5, of the Hawaii State Constitution affirmatively states that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws or the enjoyment of the person's civil rights or be discriminated against in the exercise of these rights because of race or ancestry. The legislature notes that while immigration is a federal responsibility, state and local agencies have significant discretion regarding whether and how to respond to requests for 2026--3285 HB1839 CD1 HMSO NcD. ~ H.B. Page2 C.D. assistance from federal immigration enforcement. The enforcement of immigration law is carried out by federal immigration authorities, including the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and United States Customs and Border Protection, both of which are agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. Federal law does not require state and local entities to collect or …
Sponsors
- Greggor Ilagan (D, 4) · primary sponsor
- Terez Amato (D, 11)
- Della Belatti (D, 26)
- Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
- Ikaika Hussey (D, 29)
- Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
- Lisa Marten (D, 51)
- Scot Matayoshi (D, 49)
- Daynette Morikawa (D, HD-017)
- Ikaika Olds (D, 23)
- Amy Perruso (D, 46)
- Mahina Poepoe (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : Act 161, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).
- : Act 161, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).
- : Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- : Transmitted to Governor.
- : Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- : Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Kila, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).
- : Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none).
- : 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
- : Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 187-26).
- : Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
Votes
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 23 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Kila, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 47 yea, 4 nay, passed
- none. (May 1, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (April 14, 2026): 22 yea, 3 nay, passed
- WAM: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 8, 2026): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Immigration, Counties, Prohibition, Exemptions
Common questions
- What is HB1839?
- HB1839 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Immigration.
- What does HB1839 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to immigration.
- What is the status of HB1839?
- Signed into law as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 161, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262). (June 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1839?
- Greggor Ilagan (D, 4), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1839?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1839&year=2026
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