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HI HB1849
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jackson Sayama
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that applicants for professional or vocational licenses from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or aliens authorized to work in the United States.
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Allows applicants without a social security number to submit an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) along with a sworn affidavit stating they do not have a social security number.
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Adds a new requirement that applicants must prove continued physical residence in Hawaii.
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Applies the ITIN alternative to real estate salesperson and broker licensing examinations under the same conditions.
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Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date).
Legislative Description
Relating To Licensing.
DCCA
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
2/20/2026