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HI HB2541
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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AI Summary
- Adds "immigration status" as a protected class under Hawaii's anti-discrimination laws covering employment, housing, public accommodations, and state-funded services
- Prohibits employers from refusing to hire, discharging, or discriminating in compensation or employment terms based on immigration status, including for naturalized citizens, legal permanent residents, H-1B visa holders, and DACA recipients
- Bans discrimination in real estate transactions based on immigration status, including refusing to sell, rent, or negotiate housing deals
- Prohibits public accommodations from denying goods, services, or facilities based on a person's immigration status
- Allows verification of immigration status and permits discrimination based on verified status where required by federal law, exempting such actions from state anti-discrimination violations
Legislative Description
Relating To Discrimination.
Prohibitions
Last Action
Referred to ECD, LAB, JHA, referral sheet 6
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Development2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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