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HI HB1886

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Tarnas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and county agencies and public employees from assisting with federal immigration enforcement operations, except as required by federal law under 8 U.S.C. sections 1373 and 1644

  • Requires all law enforcement officers to display visible identification (name, agency, badge number) on their outermost garment and prohibits wearing face coverings that obscure identity while on duty, with exceptions for tactical operations and hazardous conditions

  • Creates criminal penalties for violations: misdemeanor charges with fines up to $2,000 and/or one year imprisonment for general chapter violations; class C felony for unauthorized civil immigration interrogation, arrest, or detention by officers

  • Mandates attorney general approval for any law enforcement agreements with federal authorities, limits such agreements to two years, and requires federal officer training on state civil rights protections

  • Officers who commit assault, false arrest, or similar offenses while violating identification requirements lose immunity from civil liability and face minimum statutory damages of $10,000

Legislative Description

Relating To Government Operations.

Law Enforcement

Last Action

The committee(s) on PSM/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/18/2026
Economic Development1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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