Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1878: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1878 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Reyes Oda.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits discrimination based on: (1) The perception that a person possesses certain characteristics; (2) The perception that a person is associated with a person who possesses, or is perceived to possess, certain characteristics; or (3) The intersection or combination of two or more specified characteristics in relation to a person. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Reyes Oda.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 471).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 410) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3398) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 04-01-26.
- Re-Referred to JDC.
- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 308).
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