Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 116: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 116 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), LEE, C.. Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): Act 259, 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that any person who causes a law enforcement officer to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived protected class with the intent to discriminate against the person shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. For purpose and intent of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission law, adding "place of birth" as a protected class. Effective 9/1/2025. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 259, 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
- Act 259, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
- Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 832).
- Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 845).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-08-25 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
- Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-21-25.
- One Day Notice 04-21-25
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 571).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 774).
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