HB1886 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Government Operations.

What is the status of HB1886?

Passed one chamber as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). (April 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1886?

David Tarnas (D, 8), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1886?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1886&year=2026

Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii HB1886: Relating to Government Operations.

Q: What does HB1886 do?

In its own words: A bill FORAN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. S ECTION 1. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "CHAPTER STATE AND FEDERAL COLLABORATION § -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Federal authorities" means any federal agency or department. "Federal law enforcement officer" means any employee of the United States government authorized to arrest a person for civil or criminal violations of federal law and who is authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their official duties. "Immigration enforcemen.

Status: Passed one chamber, April 20, 2026

Establishes provisions regarding state and federal collaboration. Establishes identification and facial coverings standards for state and federal law enforcement officers. Specifies that when federal law enforcement officers arrest a person without a warrant, that it is done so in their personal capacity.

What the bill says

A bill FORAN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. S ECTION 1. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "CHAPTER STATE AND FEDERAL COLLABORATION § -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Federal authorities" means any federal agency or department. "Federal law enforcement officer" means any employee of the United States government authorized to arrest a person for civil or criminal violations of federal law and who is authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their official duties. "Immigration enforcemen.

From the engrossed text:

A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. S ECTION 1. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "CHAPTER STATE AND FEDERAL COLLABORATION § -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Federal authorities" means any federal agency or department. "Federal law enforcement officer" means any employee of the United States government authorized to arrest a person for civil or criminal violations of federal law and who is authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their official duties. "Immigration enforcement operation" means any operation that has as its main objective the identification or apprehension of a person or persons for purposes of civil immigration detention, removal or deportation proceedings, or criminal prosecution for offenses related to immigration status. 2026-2165 HB1886 SD2 SMA.docx Page 2 H.B. NI 'IO. "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in section 139-1. "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as defined in section 139-1. "Legal assistance" means legal advice or representation e, provided by an attorney or an individual under the direct supervision of an attorney. "Personal information" means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable, alone or in combination with other information, to an identified or identifiable individual, or a device that identifies or is linked or …

Hawaii HB1886: Relating to Government Operations.

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