HB 2380 Summary

• Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Hawaii judiciary for fiscal year 2020-2021 to contract with nonprofit organizations providing legal assistance to immigrants.

• Legal assistance services include helping immigrants determine legal status and citizenship, providing referrals to existing services, and advising on existing rights.

• Recognizes that approximately 18% of Hawaii residents are immigrants and notes their significant contributions to the state's diverse, multicultural community.

• Effective date is July 1, 2050.

• The specific appropriation amount is not specified in the bill text.