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HI HB1838
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greggor Ilagan
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AI Summary
- Establishes uniform statewide requirements for Hawaii state and county agencies to process U visa and T visa certifications for noncitizen crime victims, ensuring consistent access to these federal immigration protections
- Requires certifying entities to adopt written policies, designate officials to handle requests, and respond within 45 calendar days (or 14 days for urgent cases involving deportation proceedings or age-out deadlines)
- Creates a rebuttable presumption that crime victims are "helpful" if they have not refused to provide information to law enforcement, and prohibits denying certifications solely based on time elapsed since the crime occurred
- Mandates confidentiality protections for victims' immigration status and personal information, along with language access protocols for those with limited English proficiency
- Appropriates unspecified funds to the Department of the Attorney General for training certifying officials and requires annual reporting on certification requests, approvals, denials, and processing times beginning July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relating To Visas.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Referred to JDC/GVO, WAM.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/10/2026
Finance2/20/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/11/2026
Economic Development1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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