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HI SB2238

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Hawaii public high schools to incorporate voter registration or pre-registration applications into the enrollment and course registration process for eligible students
  • Students must complete the voter registration portion and indicate their choice before enrollment forms can be processed; those already registered may decline changes to their information
  • Prohibits transmission of voter registration information if a student chooses not to register or presents documentation showing they are not a U.S. citizen
  • County clerks must review and approve or reject transmitted voter registration applications, with approved applications treated as having valid signatures for registration purposes
  • Mandates electronic sharing of voter registration databases and documents among counties, the Department of Education, election officials, and the online voter registration system

Legislative Description

Relating To Voter Registration.

Registration

Last Action

Re-Referred to EDU, JDC.

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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